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Clinical Dermatology Review, 2020 Background: Hirsutism is defined as a male pattern of hair distribution in a female. The interplay of androgens as well as other non androgenic hormones has an important role in the causation of hirsutism.
Priyanka G Dhanotia +2 more
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Clinical and Investigative Study of Hirsutism [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Introduction: Hirsutism is the presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-dependent areas in a female with varied aetiology. The most common endocrine disorder leading to hirsutism is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Vaishali Hainath Wankhade +3 more
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Diyala Journal of Medicine, 2019 Background: Hirsutism is the presence or an excess of terminal (thick and dark) hair growth in women, in a male - like pattern. Hirsutism affects about 5-10% of women during reproductive age.
Khudhair Khalaf Al-Kayalli +1 more
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Total Testosterone Or Ultrasonographic Findings As a predictor For PCOS
مجلة الكوفة الطبية, 2023 Background: Hirsutism is an annoying change that brings many women to gynecology and dermatology clinics; it can also indicate important events such as serious hormonal problems or malignancies.
Ezat Hajmollarezaei
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Examination of newborn DNA methylation among women with polycystic ovary syndrome/hirsutism
Epigenetics, 2023 Research suggests that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) traits (e.g., hyperandrogenism) may create a suboptimal intrauterine environment and induce epigenetic modifications.
Kristen J. Polinski +11 more
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International Journal of Trichology, 2010 Hirsutism represents a primary clinical indicator of androgen excess. The most common endocrine condition causing hirsutism is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Diagnosing PCOS is not easy as the signs and symptoms are heterogenous. The newest diagnostic guideline made by the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society in 2006, claims the presence of ...
Kopera, Daisy +2 more
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Effect of Metformin and Antioxidant Agents on Hirsutism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017 Forty six Iraqi women with PCOS were involved in this study . They were treated with metformin alone and with antioxidant agents (vitamin E or C).It was found that all patients who treated with metformin or with combination of metformin with antioxidant ...
Mohammed A.Taher
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POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2021 INTRODUCTION: Hirsutism is a common condition affecting around 5-10% of female in the childbearing age. During menopausal evolution phase some terminal hair growth can occur in few females as part of normal aging process.
Tahir Ghaffar +5 more
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Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2017 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.
John Mihailidis, MD +4 more
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