Which Are The Best Solutions To Eliminate Coarse Hair On The Face And Manage PCOD?

Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2024

Question: I have very thick coarse hair on my face.I also have PCOD.What is the resolution for this problem?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding coarse facial hair and PCOS

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

For diagnosing PCOS, specific treatment options mainly include oral hormonal pills, antiandrogens (like Spironolactone and Cyperoterone Acetate), Metformin etc. Besides this, for coarse facial hair, laser hair reduction (LHR) works best with or without topical Eflornithine cream application.

Hope I have answered your query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor for the reply.What is the tenure for using eflornithine cream for showing visible results?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
6-8 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

6-8 weeks.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar