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[Hypertrichosis and hirsutism].

H Wolff1, C Kunte

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München. hans.wolff@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|July 2, 2002
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Facial hypertrichosis and hirsutism cause cosmetic and psychologic distress. While conventional methods exist, laser and light-based treatments offer the most promising permanent hair removal solutions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Facial hypertrichosis and hirsutism present significant cosmetic and psychologic challenges.
  • Androgen-excess hirsutism requires gynecological diagnosis and management.

Purpose:

  • To review current and novel therapeutic options for facial hypertrichosis and hirsutism.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of various hair removal methods, including medical and cosmetic treatments.

Summary:

  • Conventional hair removal techniques include plucking, waxing, chemical depilation, electrolysis, and thermolysis.
  • Eflornithine cream, a new medical treatment, inhibits ornithine-decarboxylase in hair follicles.
  • Photothermolysis using lasers and pulsed light systems represents the most promising approach for permanent hair removal.

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Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of treatment modalities for hypertrichosis and hirsutism.
  • Highlights the limitations of systemic antiandrogens in clinical studies for hypertrichosis.
  • Identifies photothermolysis as the leading method for achieving permanent hair depilation.