An Approach to the Patient With Hirsutism
January 2013
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Obstetrical & gynecological survey
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hirsutism idiopathic hirsutism androgen hyperandrogenism polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS obesity-related disorders nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia CAH androgen-secreting tumors ovarian suppression antiandrogens spironolactone glucocorticoids virilizing CAH androgen suppression therapy shaving plucking waxing eflornithine androgen suppression Vaniqa
Studysummary This review discusses diagnostic and management approaches for hirsutism, emphasizing that most cases are due to polycystic ovary syndrome or obesity-related disorders, with idiopathic hirsutism often treated cosmetically.
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