The diagnosis and management of hirsutism

Approximately 10% of women of childbearing age are hirsute, which is defined as the presence of coarse terminal hairs in androgen-dependent areas on the face and body. It not only is a source of psychological discomfort but also may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. This article reviews...

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Published inSeminars in reproductive medicine Vol. 21; no. 3; p. 285
Main Authors Neithardt, Adrienne B, Barnes, Randall B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2003
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hair - pathology
Hair - physiopathology
Hair Follicle - embryology
Hair Follicle - pathology
Hair Follicle - physiopathology
Hirsutism - diagnosis
Hirsutism - drug therapy
Hirsutism - pathology
Hirsutism - therapy
Humans
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Summary:Approximately 10% of women of childbearing age are hirsute, which is defined as the presence of coarse terminal hairs in androgen-dependent areas on the face and body. It not only is a source of psychological discomfort but also may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism.
ISSN:1526-8004
DOI:10.1055/s-2003-43306