title: Guidance for the management of hirsutism.
abstract: Approximately 80% of women are affected by the presence of excessive hair growth in a 'male-like' pattern. Excessive facial hair in particular can be a source of distress to such women and can lead to psychological problems such as anxiety, depression and a reduced quality of life.Current cosmetic methods of hair removal include shaving, depilatories, waxing, plucking, laser, intense pulsed light (IPL) and electrolysis.A topical treatment cream such as eflornithine 11.5% can slow hair growth and thus reduce the frequency of the need for hair removal. This treatment can be used effectively in conjunction with hair removal methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK. oxfordhairfound@aol.com
authors.forename: Rodney P R
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Dawber
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D000518:Eflornithine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D000518:Eflornithine