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Unwanted Facial Hair:
Excessive Facial Hair
Excessive facial hair in women, or hirsutism, is a common problem that may be caused by androgen overproduction, increased sensitivity to circulating androgens, or other metabolic and endocrine disorders. Approximately 80% of women are affected by the pre
Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is a relatively common condition affecting about 5%-10% of women of childbearing age. Herein, we present an overview of hirsutism with emphasis on its etiology and therapeutic options.
Treatments for Unwanted Facial Hair
Twenty-two percent of women in North America have unwanted facial hair, which can cause embarrassment and result in a significant emotional burden. Treatment options include plucking, waxing (including the sugar forms), depilatories, bleaching, shaving, electrolysis, laser, intense pulsed light (IPL), and eflornithine 13.9% cream (Vaniqa®, Barrier Therapeutics in Canada and Shire Pharmaceuticals elsewhere).
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