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GlossaryFerriman-Gallwey score

clinical tool quantifying excessive hair growth in women

The Ferriman-Gallwey score is a clinical tool used to evaluate and quantify the degree of hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, in women. It involves scoring hair growth in nine specific body areas, with higher scores indicating more severe hirsutism. This scale helps healthcare providers diagnose and manage conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other endocrine disorders.

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research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism

January 1987 in “PubMed”

Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.

research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne

32 citations , October 2003

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

research Quality of Life in Women with Hirsutism in Erbil City

1 citations , December 2022 in “Advanced medical journal”

Hirsutism moderately affects the quality of life for most women, linked to condition severity.

research Clinical Markers of Hyperandrogenism and Response to Conventional Antibiotic Therapy in Women with Acne Vulgaris

July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.

research Spironolactone Is an Effective and Well-Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women

78 citations , May 1989 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

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