Hirsutism

    December 2005 in “ New England journal of medicine/˜The œNew England journal of medicine ”
    Robert L. Rosenfield
    Studysummary This article discusses evaluation and treatment options for a 19-year-old woman with slowly progressive hair growth and reports no new clinical findings.
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    1. The Prevalence of Androgen Excess Among Patients With Minimal Unwanted Hair Growth American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2004
    2. Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2004
    3. The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology · 2003
    4. Hair Removal by Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light Sources Dermatologic Clinics · 2002
    5. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders Endocrine practice · 2001
    6. Topical Eflornithine: Efficacy in Reducing Unwanted Facial Hair Growth in Women American journal of clinical dermatology · 2001
    7. Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2000
    8. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1999
    9. Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1998