The treatment of hirsutism with cyproterone acetate (an anti-androgen).
The rationale of anti-androgen treatment for hirsutism is explained. The results are presented of treatment with cyproterone acetate of idiopathic hirsutism or hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian disease. Ten out of 14 patients showed a good response after six months treatment. The response was dramatic in two patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003534:Cyproterone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications
D003534:Cyproterone