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    Hirsutism and Quality of Life

    January 2010 in “ Springer eBooks ”
    Shân Davies
    Studysummary This review discusses the psychological and social challenges of hirsutism in women and suggests that eflornithine cream may offer a small quality of life improvement for affected individuals, though with limited evidence.
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