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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Main Authors: John Mihailidis, MD, Racha Dermesropian, MD, Pamela Taxel, MD, Pooja Luthra, MD, FACE, Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:International Journal of Women's Dermatology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647517300175