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Sometimes unwanted hair growth just doesn't respond to routine forms of hair removal or you might be having a hormonal disbalance due to polycystic ovary syndrome..
Some prescription oral medications have been found to affect hair growth.
This is an additional new method, an oral pill prescription of enzymes that stops hair cell production They can be helpful in reducing hair growth in some people, but there can be serious side effects also. None of these medications makes the hair fall out, so you do have to remove the hair until you start to see results.
For unwanted hair associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, treatments include oral contraceptive pills or antiandrogens, such as spironolactone, flutamide and finasteride.
Some common drugs that reduce hair growth:-
- Spironolactone: also known as aldactone. Requires cyclilic use as per menstrual cycle.
Spironolactone is a diuretic, so it's advised to drink plenty of water while taking it. Side effects with spironolactone are generally transient. It should be avoided during pregnancy and in women who have a family history of breast cancer, although there is no proven association between spironolactone and breast malignancy. - Flutamide: side effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue and jaundice and if such symptoms occur they must be immediately reported to a doctor.
- Finasteride:
- Tagamet: a drug used to cure ulcers, also helps cut down on hair growth.
Make unwanted hair vanish through VANIQA:
Vaniqa is a prescription drug that helps prevent hair growth in the first place. Vaniqa takes atleast 8 weeks to work. Remember, Vaniqa stops unwanted hair growth, it does not remove the hair that is present. Eventually you will notice that you need to remove hair less frequently until the hair growth has stopped completely. If you stop using Vaniqa, the hair will start re growing in about 8 weeks.
All prescription drugs have to be taken only on the prescription br a dermatologist or a doctor. They might have serious irreversible side effects.
So , just think twice before you pop a pill.