Can applying salicylic acid to the skin kill or inhibit the growth of facial hair?

[Tatin109]

Can applying salicylic acid to the skin kill or inhibit the growth of facial hair?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Applying salicylic acid will not cause decreased facial hair. Temporary hair removal can be achieved through depilation or epilation. Drugs like androgen receptor blockers, androgen suppressing agents and 5 alpha reductase inhibitors are also used. Permanent means of hair removal by electrolysis and laser treatment are also useful. I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and discuss all the pros and cons of these methods so that the best treatment for you can be decided.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[ChitChatNine]

I'm not sure either with repeated use. This is a good ?.

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