Grading of Hirsutism: A Practical Approach to the Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System

    October 2021 in “ Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii ”
    Filiz Cebeci, Sevil Savaş Erdoğan
    Studysummary This study found that evaluating terminal hair growth on the chin, thighs, and either the upper lip or lower abdomen could streamline the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring, aiding hirsutism diagnosis under pandemic conditions.
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