Facial Hair: How to Get Rid of It

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Treating hirsuitism

If you’ve determined that your hair growth can’t be blamed on genetics, then your doctor will likely treat you with an oral medication, Waldorf says. “Oral medications including estrogens, anti-androgens and some insulin-regulation medications can be helpful to reduce hair growth directly and improve the outcome of laser therapy,” she says. More on laser therapy in the next slide.

In addition to medication to balance out your hormones, Waldorf says your doctor can also prescribe Vaniqa cream, which slows hair growth on both light and dark hair and “is very helpful for patients with hirsuitism.”