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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 Comparison of Finasteride Versus Spironolactone in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Spironolactone is more effective than finasteride in treating excessive hair growth in women.

research Preparation and Clinical Evaluation of Finasteride Gel in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

4 citations, January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment”

Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.

research Criticizing Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women

2 citations, January 2013 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi”

The study suggests using a score of 11 on the mFG scale to diagnose hirsutism in Turkish women, with adjustments for age, skin type, and family history.

research Relapse of Hirsutism Following Long-Term Successful Treatment with Estrogen-Progestogen Combination

22 citations, March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology”

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

research Clinician vs Self-Ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

52 citations, March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology”

Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.

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