Excess growth of hair

Most women resort to removal of hair by different epilation methods,
such as plucking, shaving, and waxing before presenting to the clinic.
Though simple and inexpensive, these methods are temporary and have
their own side effects like physical discomfort, scarring, folliculitis,
irritant dermatitis or discoloration. Electrolysis has also been used for
the removal of the hair. With repeated treatments, the efficacy ranges
from 15 to 50% permanent hair loss. However, it is difficult to treat large
areas like hairs on the chest or upper back with electrolysis and it can be
time consuming.
Before starting medicine, diet and exercise should be advised to all
women. For all obese women, weight loss as a therapy should be advised.
Upper body obesity has been shown to be associated with a reduced sex
hormone-binding globulin level and increased free Testosterone levels in
both non-hirsute and hirsute women and can contribute to hirsutism.
Drugs are indicated for treatment when hyperandrogenism is confirmed
by various laboratory tests.