research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Excessive Bodily and Facial Hair in Women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
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30 / 1000+ results research Human Dermal Safety Studies with Eflornithine HCl 13.9% Cream (Vaniqa), a Novel Treatment for Excessive Facial Hair
Eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream is safe for skin use with mild, temporary irritation.
research Laser Facial Hair Removal Protocol And Key Consultation Considerations
Laser hair removal by trained professionals is the most effective long-term method for reducing facial hair in women.
research A Case of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Acquisita as a Sign of Malignancy
Excessive facial hair growth can indicate an underlying cancer.
research Spironolactone Treatment of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda-Associated Hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.
research Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Facial Hypertrichosis During Topical Minoxidil Therapy
Laser treatment successfully removed unwanted facial hair caused by minoxidil.
research Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection
Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
research Successful White Hair Removal with Combined Coloring and Intense Pulsed Light: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
research Topical Eflornithine: Efficacy in Reducing Unwanted Facial Hair Growth in Women
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
research Cutaneous Effects in Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
research Hirsutism in Young Girls: Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
research New Treatments of Hyperandrogenism and Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks
PCOS is a common inherited condition causing cysts, irregular periods, and increased diabetes risk in women.
research Heterozygous 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency as a Cause of Hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
research Hormonal Evaluation of Hyperandrogenism in Women
The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Gefitinib: Case and Review of the Literature
An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research Unwanted Facial Hair: Effects and Solutions
Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
research Best Practice Options for Hair Removal in Patients with Unwanted Facial Hair Using Combination Therapy with Laser: Guidelines by an Expert Working Group
Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.
research Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair
Effective solutions are needed to manage unwanted facial hair in women.
research Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women
Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
research Facial Hypertrichosis After Isotretinoin Therapy: Is It a Side Effect or Coincidence?
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research A Randomized Bilateral Vehicle-Controlled Study of Eflornithine Cream Combined with Laser Treatment Versus Laser Treatment Alone for Facial Hirsutism in Women
Combining eflornithine cream with laser treatment removes facial hair better than laser alone.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Hair Loss With Minoxidil Withdrawal
Stopping minoxidil caused significant hair loss, but regrowth occurred after resuming use.
research Familial Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research A Method to Improve the Efficacy of Topical Eflornithine Hydrochloride Cream
Using microneedles before applying eflornithine cream can make it more effective at stopping hair growth.
research Finasteride Cream in Hirsutism
Finasteride cream reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism, but more research needed.