Hirsutism Management Needs to Be More Patient Oriented

July 2016 in “ British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement ”

Manabu Ohyama

hirsutism oral contraceptive pills antiandrogenic activity antiandrogens flutamide spironolactone endocrinological investigation OCPs

Studysummary Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.

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