Hirsutism Treatment - Meaning, Treatments and Why Us?

At Fortmax Clinic we create state-of-the-art medical solutions which specifically address the needs and conditions of each individual patient. The joint collaboration between Fortmax Clinic’s expert endocrinologists and dermatologists serves to provide patients with both safest and most effective treatment choices.

1. Medications for Hormonal Balance

Since hirsutism is often linked to hormonal imbalances, medications play a key role in its management.

• Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills): Doctors normally prescribe these drugs to women experiencing hirsutism stemming from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or other hormonal disorders. These drugs work to manage estrogen and progesterone levels which decreases androgen creation while slowing hair growth.
• Anti-Androgens: These medications stop androgens from affecting hair follicles. Commonly used anti-androgens include:
  • Spironolactone:Overactive androgen receptors become powerless to control how fast hair grows.
  • Flutamide: This anti-androgen medicine stops hair follicles from reacting to testosterone.
  • Finasteride: By preventing testosterone from converting into the stronger form called dihydrotestosterone or DHT these medications help bacteria in the hair growth process.

2. Topical Treatments

• Eflornithine (Vaniqa): Doctors prescribe this cream to gradually shut down hair growth in the face. The prescription cream functions by stopping an enzyme important for hair development which results in hair thinning and reduced detection.

3. Laser Hair Removal & Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy

Long-term hair reduction successfully employs laser therapy as its most advanced treatment method. At Fortmax Clinic we employ advanced laser technologies which precisely aim at hair follicles in order to limit their follicle activity.

• How It Works: Laser technology produces light energy waves which get absorbed by hair melanin resulting in follicle destruction before the surrounding skin cells are harmed.
• Benefits:
  • Permanent hair reduction over multiple sessions
  • Safe and effective for various skin types
  • The procedure decreases your requirement to remove hair through repeated shaving, waxing or plucking events.
• Number of Sessions Required: The number of ideal treatments ranges from 4 to 6 based on skin type combined with hair density.

4. Electrolysis – Permanent Hair Removal

The medical procedure electrolysis effectively treats hirsutism by delivering permanent outcomes.

• How It Works: Using an electric current from a tiny probe this procedure eliminates the hair follicle permanently.
• Benefits:
  • FDA-approved for permanent hair removal
  • Effective for all hair colors and skin types
  • Electrolysis proves best suitable for smaller skin areas such as the face.
• Treatment Duration: Treatment of individual hair follicles during multiple sessions makes up the duration of laser hair removal procedures.

5. Lifestyle and Weight Management

Patients who experience hirsutism as a result of conditions such as PCOS will often find that weight management helps reduce their symptoms. Excessive body weight frequently raises insulin concentrations leading to higher androgen production. Our hospital provides:

• Personalized weight management programs
• Nutritional counseling
• Hormonal assessment and monitoring