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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]: Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Rasam Hajiannasab M.D.[2]
Overview
One method of evaluating hirsutism is the Ferriman-Gallwey score which gives a score based on the amount and location of hair growth on a woman.
Physical Examination
When it comes to the physical examination of a woman complaining of unwanted hair the most important part in to see whether the coarse hairs are localized in male distribution or there is generalized increase in growth of the hair on all of the body (hypertrichosis). After determining hirsutism a complete physical and systematic should be done to gain more undressing about the underlying causes. Palpation of abdomen is very important to search for possible ovarian masses .[1]
There is a scoring system which is called Ferriman–Gallwey scale, which quantitates the extent of hair growth in the most androgen-sensitive sites and patients with a score of 8 or more ,would be considered a hirstue .[2]
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References
- ↑ Hunter MH, Carek PJ (2003). "Evaluation and treatment of women with hirsutism". Am Fam Physician. 67 (12): 2565–72. PMID 12825846.
- ↑ Rosenfield, Robert L. (2005). "Hirsutism". New England Journal of Medicine. 353 (24): 2578–2588. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp033496. ISSN 0028-4793.
- ↑ http://picasaweb.google.com/mcmumbi/USMLEIIImages/