Assessment of obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance in idiopathic hirsutism: a case–control study

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and idiopathic hirsutism (IH) are the most common causes of hirsutism. Obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance are common findings in PCOS. It is not confirmed whether patients with IH also have similar metabolic consequences or not. Objective To inv...

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Main Authors: Ola A Bakry, Eman M.A Al Gayed, Amina G.M Seadan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society
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Online Access:http://www.jewd.eg.net//article.asp?issn=1687-1537;year=2020;volume=17;issue=2;spage=113;epage=118;aulast=Bakry