Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is defined as excessive terminal hair growth in a male pattern in females. It typically affects 5 to 10% of reproductive-age women. Excessive hair growth can often cause significant psychological and emotional distress. As a result, hirsutism is a common presenting complaint to healthcare...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647517300175 |