Hirsutism resident survival guide

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Hirsutism is a common endocrinological and dermatological complaint that is defined as a condition that results in the presence of excessive amounts of dark coarse hair (terminal hair) in a male-like pattern distribution in females. It usually appears in chin, upper lip, chest, back and anterior thighs. Hirsutism presents in 5-10% of females in reproductive age. Hirsutism is different from hypertrichosis that defined as excessive hair growth all over the body with no sexual distribution and it is not an androgen-dependent condition. Underlying androgen disorders are the most common causes of hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) accounts for nearly 70-80% of these conditions. Pharmacological therapy or direct hair removal methods are considered as an initial therapy for women with mild hirsutism without underlying endocrine disorders. Lifestyle modifications are also recommended in obese patients with PCOS.

Causes

Common Causes

Hyperandrogenic hirsutism

Non-hyperandrogenic hirsutism

Diagnosis

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Treatment

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Do's

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