Combination estrogen/progestin birth control reduces circulating androgens (male hormones) but takes several months to notice results. For best results, you may want to add:
Eflornithine (Vaniqa) 13.9% cream
- treats unwanted facial hair in women
- helps slow new hair growth but doesn't get rid of existing hair (You may need a combination of Vaniqa cream and a laser procedure to remove facial hair and reduce new growth.).
- results can be seen as soon as four to six weeks
- hair regrows once treatment is discontinued
- Most common side effects: acne, skin stinging/burning and dryness
Spironolactone tablets
- Treats male pattern growth and scalp hair loss
Finasteride tablets
- Treats male pattern growth and scalp hair loss