Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options

    August 2000 in “ Endocrine Reviews ”
    Ricardo Azziz, Enrico Carmina, Marty E. Sawaya
    Studysummary This review discusses idiopathic hirsutism, potential underlying mechanisms, and various therapeutic approaches without providing new clinical results, and emphasizes the need for further research on well-defined patient groups.
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