Excess salt and pepper hair treated with a combination of laser hair removal and topical eflornithine HCl

J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Jun;5(6):544-5.

Abstract

A common problem among aging women, salt and pepper facial hair poses a significant psychosocial impact as well as a challenge for treatment. Various laser therapies or topical eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream are commonly used to reduce the rate of hair growth. We report a case of a woman with salt and pepper hair in the beard distribution. A combination of laser hair removal with concurrent use of topical eflornithine was used in the treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Eflornithine / administration & dosage
  • Eflornithine / therapeutic use*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Hirsutism / drug therapy*
  • Hirsutism / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Low-Level Light Therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Eflornithine