Frequency and Study of Hirsutism in the Greek Population
January 2004
TLDR Hirsutism is relatively common among young Greek women.
The study focused on hirsutism, a condition characterized by excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, particularly in androgen-dependent areas such as the face and body. Conducted on a sample of 592 young Greek women aged 18 to 35, the research found that the prevalence of hirsutism was 16.4%, indicating that it was relatively common in the Greek female population. This supported the notion that Mediterranean populations might have a higher predisposition to hirsutism compared to others. The study highlighted the importance of distinguishing hirsutism from hypertrichosis, which is non-hormonal and affects both genders. The findings suggested that genetic factors and ethnic differences play a significant role in the prevalence of hirsutism.
