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Glossary Facial Hirsutism

excessive facial hair growth in women due to hormonal imbalance

Facial Hirsutism refers to the excessive growth of coarse, dark hair on a woman's face, typically in areas where men usually grow hair, such as the upper lip, chin, and cheeks. This condition is often caused by an imbalance of hormones, particularly an excess of androgens, and can be associated with underlying conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or adrenal gland disorders.

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research A randomized bilateral vehicle-controlled study of eflornithine cream combined with laser treatment versus laser treatment alone for facial hirsutism in women

125 citations , February 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that adding topical eflornithine to laser hair removal significantly improved the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women over a 6-month period, compared to laser treatment alone.

research Facial hirsutism treated with the normal-mode ruby laser: Results of a 12-month follow-up study

26 citations , December 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that normal-mode ruby laser treatment significantly improved facial hirsutism and maintained results for at least 48 weeks, with repeated treatments enhancing clinical effects.

research Epilation with a long-pulse 1064nm Nd:YAG laser in facial hirsutism

19 citations , January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy”

This study found that the long-pulse Nd:YAG laser effectively reduces unwanted facial hair across various skin types, with hair regrowth delayed significantly longer than with self-applied methods.

research Adjuvant eflornithine to maintain IPL‐induced hair reduction in women with facial hirsutism: a randomized controlled trial

18 citations , October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, topical eflornithine reduced hair regrowth in hirsute patients following intense pulsed light therapy, suggesting it may maintain IPL-induced hair reduction over six months.

research Laser-assisted hair removal for facial hirsutism in women: A review of evidence

17 citations , October 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy”

This literature review reports that laser-assisted hair removal may improve psychological well-being in women with PCOS, emphasizing its effectiveness and safety when conducted by trained professionals.

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community Replacing Minoxidil with Castor oil. Does it have similar side effects?

4 upvotes 5 years ago

The user experienced side effects from minoxidil, including hirsutism and facial changes, and switched to castor oil, which has not caused similar side effects. They continue using microneedling and dutasteride, reporting minor hair shedding but no significant hair loss.

community Questions for long term topical minoxidil users from a newbie

38 upvotes 3 months ago

A user experienced hair shedding after stopping and restarting topical minoxidil due to side effects like facial edema and hirsutism. They are considering alternatives like low-dose oral minoxidil, PRP, and red light therapy, while others suggest finasteride and caution against combining multiple treatments without medical advice.

community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

118 upvotes 2 years ago

Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

community Currently Trending Twitter Post: Clascoterone Hailed as New Cure

1897 upvotes 9 months ago

Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.

community Facial bloating/aging on oral Min

4 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Oral minoxidil can cause facial bloating, leading to a puffy appearance. Some users report improvement after stopping the medication.

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learn Hair Transplant

Will the transplanted beard hair from a hair transplant grow like natural facial hair? Beard grafts are usually taken from the scalp and tend to keep the character of that hair, so they may look or grow a little differently from your native beard.

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