Hirsutism: Therapy

General measures

  • Bleaching the hair
  • Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program or program for underweight.
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.

Epilation therapy

More pronounced hirsutism belongs in the hands of dermatologists and specialist cosmetologists.

Temporary epilation (depilation).

  • Depilatory creams
  • Wax depilation (warm-cold wax)
  • Halawa (sticky hair removal paste consisting of sugar and lemon juice mixture).

Permanent epilation

  • Electric epilation
    • Thermolysis (direct current plus caustic soda).
    • Electrolysis (high-frequency alternating current)
    • Blend method (combination of thermolysis + electrolysis).
  • Epilation by Intense Pulsed Light (IPL; synonym: flash light treatments).
  • Epilation by laser therapy

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a healthy mixed diet taking into account the age. This means, among other things:
    • Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grain products).
  • Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.