Psychological Morbidity of Hirsute Women

January 1991 in “ Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology ”

Jill E. Dixon, B. H. Hicks, Michael Chapman

hirsutism excessive hair growth psychological distress anxiety depression social withdrawal

TLDR Hirsute women are more likely to experience psychological issues and should get counseling when seeking treatment.

The document titled "Psychological morbidity of hirsute women" from 1991 examined the psychological impact of hirsutism on women. It concluded that women with excessive hair growth experienced significant psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. The study highlighted the importance of addressing the mental health needs of these women alongside the physical symptoms of hirsutism.

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research Hirsutography: Photographic Measurement of Linear Hair Growth in Hirsute Women During Comparison of Anti-Androgen Treatments

4 citations , January 1991 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology”

The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.

research The Effect of Spironolactone on Genital Skin 5α-Reductase Activity

50 citations , August 1985 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”

Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

research The Effect of Spironolactone on Hirsutism and Female Androgen Metabolism

32 citations , August 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology”

Spironolactone may help reduce hair growth and testosterone levels in some women with hirsutism.

research The Effects of Two Doses of Spironolactone on Serum Androgens and Anagen Hair in Hirsute Women

142 citations , February 1985 in “Fertility and sterility”

Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment

42 citations , February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

research Objective Assessment of Treatment Response in Hirsutism

16 citations , January 1985 in “Hormone research”

The treatment slowed hair growth but didn't always match the improvements seen by doctors or patients.

research Treatment of Hirsutism With Spironolactone

183 citations , March 1982 in “JAMA”

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Hair Growth, Sebaceous Secretion, and Endocrine Parameters in a Hirsute Subject

66 citations , October 1977 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Cyproterone acetate reduces hair growth and oil production.