research The Prevalence of Idiopathic Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Association Between Ovarian Volume and Serum Insulin Levels in Ovulatory Patients with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research Hirsutism in Jordanian Women
The main causes of hirsutism in Jordanian women are PCOS and idiopathic hirsutism.
research Spironolactone Reduces Hair Growth in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Spironolactone reduces hair growth in women with unexplained excessive hairiness.
research Clinical and Hormonal Effects of the 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
research Cost-Effective Therapy in Patients with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.
research Do Pleiotropic Effects of Spironolactone in Women With PCOS Make It More Than an Anti-Androgen? Evidence From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
research The Effect of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Topical finasteride cream reduces hair growth perception in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research A Detailed Investigation of Hirsutism in a Turkish Population: Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia as a Perplexing Issue
The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.
research A Comparative Study of a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist and Finasteride on Idiopathic Hirsutism
Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.
research Preparation and Clinical Evaluation of Finasteride Gel in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
research Flutamide Was More Effective Than Finasteride for Idiopathic Hirsutism
Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.
research Comparison of Finasteride Versus Spironolactone in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Spironolactone is more effective than finasteride in treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Update on Idiopathic Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research 3 Alpha, 17 Beta-Androstanediol Glucuronide in Plasma: A Marker of Androgen Action in Idiopathic Hirsutism
High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.
research Estimation of Serum Level of Omentin-1 in Hirsute Females: A Single Center Study
Females with idiopathic hirsutism have higher levels of omentin-1, which may lead to excessive hair growth.
research Idiopathic CD4+ T-Lymphocytopenia
ICL is a condition with low CD4+ T cells like AIDS but not caused by HIV, and normal CD4+ T cell counts may vary between men and women.
research Effectiveness of Short-Term Canrenone Treatment in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred Because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research The 5alpha-Reductase Type 1, But Not Type 2, Gene Is Expressed in Anagen Hairs Plucked from the Vertex Area of the Scalp of Hirsute Women and Normal Individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events in Women with Androgen Excess
Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
research Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Idiopathic Livedo Reticularis
Chemical lumbar sympathectomy is an effective and safe treatment for idiopathic livedo reticularis.
research 19-Year-Old Female with Hair Thinning and Heavy Periods
Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.
research Principles of Management of Women with Hirsutism: A Dermatologist’s Perspective
The conclusion is that hirsutism in women can be managed with hair removal techniques, medications, and topical treatments.
research Clinical Presentation and Etiologic Factors of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Iranian Women
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the main cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Iranian women.
research Variations in Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Within the Normal Range Predict Metabolic and Androgenic Phenotypes in Women of Reproductive Age
Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
research Spironolactone Reduces Facial and Body Hair in Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.
research A Systematic Review of Commonly Used Medical Treatments for Hirsutism in Women
Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.