Hirsutism

Hirsutism, which is the presence of excess hair growth in women, is not by itself a disease, but the condition may indicate an underlying disorder of androgen production. The distinction between androgen-dependent and androgen-independent hirsutism is discussed.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1997-01, Vol.349 (9046), p.191-195
Main Author: Rittmaster, Roger S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Androgens - physiology
Androgens - secretion
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Endocrinopathies
General aspects. Associated endocrine diseases. Endocrine paraneoplasic syndromes
Hair
Hair - growth & development
Hirsutism - diagnosis
Hirsutism - etiology
Hirsutism - physiopathology
Hirsutism - therapy
Hormones
Humans
Medical disorders
Medical sciences
Puberty - physiology
Women
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Summary:Hirsutism, which is the presence of excess hair growth in women, is not by itself a disease, but the condition may indicate an underlying disorder of androgen production. The distinction between androgen-dependent and androgen-independent hirsutism is discussed.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(96)07252-2