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Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.

A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.

Hirsutism can occur in women with PCOS even if their androgen levels are normal, making diagnosis challenging.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.

RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

Leuprolide effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women at higher doses.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.