How to Diagnose and Treat Medically Women with Excessive Hair

被引:16
作者
Blume-Peytavi, Ulrike [1 ]
机构
[1] Charite, Dept Dermatol & Allergy, Clin Res Ctr Hair & Skin Sci, D-10117 Berlin, Germany
关键词
Hypertrichosis; Hirsutism; Excessive hair; Pharmacologic treatment; Laser epilation; POLYCYSTIC-OVARY-SYNDROME; HCL 13.9-PERCENT CREAM; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIALS; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM; FACIAL HAIR; MANAGEMENT; LASER; SPIRONOLACTONE; ROSIGLITAZONE;
D O I
10.1016/j.det.2012.08.009
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
Excessive hair growth in women is common and due to a broad spectrum of causes. Management options comprise different pharmaceuticals, epilation methods, and aesthetic approaches. Because excessive hair growth in women may cause psychological and psychosocial problems, a holistic treatment approach, including support and emotional coping strategies, should be recommended. In this article, diagnostic procedures and treatment options for excessive hair growth in female patients are discussed.
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