Rational Investigations in the Diagnosis and Management of Women with Hirsutism or Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2001 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Julian H. Barth
    Studysummary This article explores evidence for a rational strategy in the endocrine and metabolic management of patients with excess body hair or scalp loss and reports no new clinical results.
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    1. Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism Clinical endocrinology · 1995
    2. A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia Clinical Endocrinology · 1994
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    2. The Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 1989