Are there medicines to treat hirsutism?
Yes, your doctor may prescribe a medicine called an anti-androgen to help control the male hormones that cause hirsutism. Anti-androgens usually take at least 3 to 6 months to work. They can decrease the amount of new hair growth, but they are less likely to change the amount of hair you already have. There is also a medicine made specifically to slow down the growth of facial hair. It is a cream that you apply to the affected skin on your face and chin. This medicine can start to work as soon as 4 to 8 weeks after you begin treatment, but it may take longer in some cases. • Beards.org – exists to provide a sense of community among people who admire or wear facial hair. • Fuzface Gallery – if you appreciate stubble, goatees, mustaches, and beards – you might find something of interest. • Facial Hair Removal – techniques and products for facial hair removal.
