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GlossaryIdiopathic Hirsutism

excessive hair growth in women without a known cause

Idiopathic Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth in women in areas where men typically grow hair, such as the face, chest, and back, without an identifiable cause. Unlike hirsutism caused by hormonal imbalances or medical conditions, idiopathic hirsutism occurs despite normal levels of androgens and other hormones, making its origin unknown.

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research Treatment of Idiopathic Facial Hirsutism with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Iontophoresis

1 citations , December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology”

Medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis safely and effectively reduces facial hair growth in women.

research Intense Pulsed Light Versus Diode Laser in the Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair

November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”

IPL and diode laser are equally effective for facial hair removal.

research Physiological Perspective of Hirsutism in Unani Medicine: An Overview and Update

2 citations , August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine”

No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.

research Treatments for Unwanted Facial Hair

32 citations , March 2006 in “PubMed”

Eflornithine cream slows facial hair growth and works well with other treatments.

research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update

16 citations , April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.

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community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 37 upvotes 6 years ago

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 78 upvotes 1 year ago

A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

in Chat 19 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

in Chat 95 upvotes 3 years ago

A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.