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Hypertrichosis Summary

Description: Excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. It is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. This concept does not include HIRSUTISM which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in WOMEN and CHILDREN.

Also Known As: Hypertrichoses

Networked: 422 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 19 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Hypertrichosis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Tacrolimus (Prograf) : 1 outcome 1 study in 13 results : FDA 7 Generic
  2. Androgen Antagonists (Antiandrogens) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  3. Minoxidil (Rogaine) : 1 outcome in 41 results : FDA 32 Generic
  4. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) : 1 outcome in 4 results : FDA 13 Generic
  5. Cholesterol : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  6. Prednisolone (Predate) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 55 Generic
  7. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 10 Generic
  8. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) : 4 studies in 52 results : FDA 20 Generic
  9. Hormones : 2 studies in 8 results : IBA
  10. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) : 1 study in 18 results : FDA 5
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Diseases Related to Hypertrichosis

  1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  2. Hirsutism
  3. Nevus (Nevi)
  4. Gingival Hyperplasia
  5. Acanthosis Nigricans
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Key Therapies for Hypertrichosis

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  1. Lasers (Laser) : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 21 results
  2. Hair Removal (Depilation) : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 19 results
  3. Solid-State Lasers : 2 outcomes in 8 results
  4. Semiconductor Lasers : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
  5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 1 outcome in 6 results
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