An assessment of (1) cyproterone acetate and (2) ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol (Minilyn) in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism

Abstract

The administration of cyproterone acetate was effective in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism. In 5 similarly affected patients treated with ethinyl estradiol and lynoestrenol (Minilyn), the rate of hair growth was reduced in only 2, even though the serum total testosterone was reduced in each instance.