학술논문
What is the best approach to the evaluation of hirsutism?
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*HYPERTRICHOSIS
*DISEASES & history
*THYROID diseases
*METABOLIC disorders
*HAIR diseases
*PUBLIC health
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ISSN
0094-3509
Abstract
The article presents information on the evaluation of hirsutism should begin with a history and physical examination to identify signs and symptoms suggestive of diseases such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia, hyperandrogenic insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans (HAIR-AN) syndrome, androgenic tumors, Cushing's syndrome, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Hirsutism is a common complaint and physical finding in women.