The only medicament drug approved for use.

Five alpha-reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which has more potent effects on the unwellness of hair follicles. Increased 5 alpha-reductase physical process has been found in hair follicles of women with hirsutism. Finasteride specifically blocks the type 2 isoform, leaving rumination as to whether type 1 blockers may be as effective or more effective in the time.


It is important to note that none of the above drugs discussed are approved by the US Food and Drug Social control for idiopathic hirsutism. The only medicament drug approved for use in women with skincare hair is topical eflornithine 13.9% (Vaniqa; Women Low Healthcare; San Diego, California).


Compare of finasteride versus spironolactone in the handling of idiopathic hirsutism.