research Relapse of hirsutism following long‐term successful treatment with oestrogen–progestogen combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Cyproterone acetate for severe hirsutism:results of a double‐blind dose‐ranging study*
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research CHRONIC TREATMENT REGIMENS FOR HIRSUTISM IN WOMEN: EFFECT ON BLOOD PRODUCTION RATES OF TESTOSTERONE AND ON HAIR GROWTH
Combination therapy significantly reduces testosterone and moderately reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Alopecia and hirsutism*
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (Nafarelin)∗
Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.
research An Approach to the Patient with Hirsutism
The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
research Spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism.
Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research A review on follicular targeting for the treatment of hirsutism
Follicular targeting could improve hirsutism treatment by focusing directly on hair follicles.
research Hirsutisme : aspects cliniques, biologiques et étiologiques (à propos de 20 cas)
Hirsutism often links to polycystic ovary syndrome and high testosterone, needing thorough investigation.
research Prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with self-reported symptoms of oligomenorrhoea and/or hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) trilogy: a translational and clinical review
The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
research Clinical Presentation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS causes symptoms like irregular periods, acne, and infertility, needing careful diagnosis.
research A Clinico-etiological Evaluation of Hirsutism Patients: A Case Series
The conclusion is that hirsutism is strongly linked to PCOS and higher levels of certain hormones, but not to DHEAS, prolactin, cortisol, or TSH.
research Severe Hirsutism in Non Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report and Literature Review
The patient with severe hirsutism improved after being diagnosed with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and treated with corticosteroids.
research Treatment of hirsutism: comparisons between different antiandrogens with central and peripheral effects
Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Hirsutism: A Clinico-investigative Study
Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Updates on Hirsutism: A Narrative Review
The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications*
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Of PCOS Symptoms, Hirsutism Has the Most Significant Impact on the Quality of Life of Iranian Women
Excessive hair growth affects the quality of life of Iranian women with PCOS the most.
research Clinico-investigative profile of patients of hirsutism in a tertiary level institution
Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
research Association between ovarian volume and serum insulin levels in ovulatory patients with idiopathic hirsutism
Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research ANTI‐ANDROGENS IN HIRSUTISM
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and related conditions.
research Hirsutism: a guide for the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Hirsutism is managed by assessing testosterone levels and using oral contraceptives, with ethical considerations on treatment access.
research Principles of management of women with hirsutism – a dermatologist’s perspective
The conclusion is that hirsutism in women can be managed with hair removal techniques, medications, and topical treatments.
research Hirsutism management needs to be more patient oriented
Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
research Kutane Androgenisierung - Effluvium, Hirsutismus, Akne
Androgens can cause acne, excess hair, and hair loss, treatable with dermatologist-guided therapies.
research Hirsutism and Quality of Life
Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.