Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism

    February 2017 in “ International Journal of Women's Dermatology ”
    John Mihailidis, Racha Dermesropian, Pamela Taxel … Jane M. Grant‐Kels
    Studysummary This article provides an endocrine perspective on evaluating and managing hirsutism but reports no new research findings.
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