research Visually scoring hirsutism
This review examines various methods for assessing hair growth in women, highlighting the usefulness of the mFG visual scoring method for diagnosing hirsutism despite its limitations.
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research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
This article discusses oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism, or androgenic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
research Defining hirsutism in Chinese women: a cross-sectional study
This study determined that an mFG score of 5 or greater defines hirsutism among Southern Chinese women, with prevalence and score thresholds decreasing with age.
research Hirsutism, Normal Androgens and Diagnosis of PCOS
This review discusses hirsutism in women with PCOS who present with normal androgen levels and highlights diagnostic challenges, reporting no new clinical findings.
research Non polycystic ovary syndrome–related endocrine disorders associated with hirsutism
This review discusses the various causes of hirsutism other than PCOS, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing potentially life-threatening conditions like androgen-secreting tumors from more benign causes; it reports no new clinical findings.
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4 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride 5mg & Spironolactone 100mg
A 20-year-old female is using finasteride 5mg and spironolactone 100mg for severe hirsutism and is experiencing minor side effects like water weight loss and irregular periods. She is concerned about potential future side effects and hair regrowth on her scalp.
community Replacing Minoxidil with Castor oil. Does it have similar side effects?
The user experienced side effects from minoxidil, including hirsutism and facial changes, and switched to castor oil, which has not caused similar side effects. They continue using microneedling and dutasteride, reporting minor hair shedding but no significant hair loss.
community Questions for long term topical minoxidil users from a newbie
A user experienced hair shedding after stopping and restarting topical minoxidil due to side effects like facial edema and hirsutism. They are considering alternatives like low-dose oral minoxidil, PRP, and red light therapy, while others suggest finasteride and caution against combining multiple treatments without medical advice.
community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
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