Hirsutism Treatments

Treatment

Treatment is directed at the underlying cause of the hirsutism and may include:

Medications

These may include:

Local Hair Removal

Methods of removing hair include:

Shaving
Chemical treatment (depilatories)
Waxing
Electrolysis
Laser treatment
Bleaching

Combination Treatment

Researchers are also looking into combining treatment options for patients diagnosed with hirsutism. A study published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology found that elfornithine 13.9% cream in addition to laser treatments further reduces unwanted facial hair for up to six months. *

Treatment of Other Conditions

If you are diagnosed with a condition that may be causing hirsutism, proper treatment may resolve the hirsutism.

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