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Principles of management of women with hirsutism – a dermatologist’s perspective

Przegląd Dermatologiczny, 2020
Hirsutism is a common clinical diagnosis defined by the presence of excess growth of terminal hair in androgen-sensitive areas. It affects 5–15% of women, often having a significant impact on their daily functioning. Hirsutism is mainly caused by ovarian
Dominik Mikiel, Barbara Olszewska, Adriana Polańska, Zygmunt Adamski, Ryszard Żaba, Aleksandra Dańczak-Pazdrowska   +5 more
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The Experiences of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome of the Healthcare They Receive: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background More than 12% of women worldwide are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), whose symptoms are similar to those of puberty, often leading to delayed diagnosis and missing the opportunity for early intervention. This not only puts PCOS women under physical and mental stress but also reduces their trust in doctors and makes ...
Baoying Zhang, Joan Lalor
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Update of the EuroGuiDerm evidence‐based guideline for the treatment of acne—Short version

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
The 2025 EuroGuiDerm guideline update provides evidence‐based recommendations for acne management, addressing systemic antibiotics, systemic isotretinoin, hormonal therapies including spironolactone and contraceptives, and new topical agents. Key considerations include treatment duration, safety, pregnancy‐specific guidance and minimizing antibiotic ...
Alexander Nast, Bassel H. Al Wattar, Marie Beylot Barry, Holger Brüggemann, Zrinka Bukvić Mokos, Dawn M. Caruana, Klaus Degitz, Clio Dessinioti, Brigitte Dréno, Rieke J. B. Driessen, Harald Gollnick, Merete Hædersdal, Alexander Katoulis, Severin Läuchli, Julien Lambert, Alison M. Layton, Giuseppe Micali, Falk R. Ochsendorf, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Katarina Zak Stangeland, Simon Francis Thomsen, Daniel Töröcsik, Antonia Pennitz   +22 more
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Hirsutism: Clinico-investigative profile of 50 Indian patients

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Background: Despite worldwide prevalence of hirsutism studies on hirsutism in Indian patients are not many. Aims: This retrospective study was carried out to assess the clinico-investigative profile of patients presenting with hirsutism.
Sharma Nand, Mahajan Vikram, Jindal Rashmi, Gupta Mudita, Lath Anju   +4 more
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Racial Differences in Dermatologic Treatment for Adolescents With PCOS‐Related Acne Vulgaris

Pediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women, with acne frequently appearing during adolescence. Racial and ethnic disparities in PCOS phenotype and adult acne treatment are well documented, yet differences in acne management among adolescents with PCOS remain unclear.
Samantha Garcia, Brandi Kenner‐Bell
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Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome 1 (MTDPS1)—A Novel Cause of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

Clinical Genetics, Volume 109, Issue 4, Page 784-787, April 2026.
We describe a woman with MNGIE due to a novel homozygous TYMP nonsense variant and propose MNGIE as the cause of her premature ovarian insufficiency—a rarely reported association—highlighting the need to consider mitochondrial disease in unexplained POI, especially in atypical, consanguineous presentations. ABSTRACT Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome
Michael Matheou, Helen Turner, Deborah Shears, Fredrik Karpe   +3 more
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Normative Data for Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score and the Prevalence of Hirsutism in Young South Indians

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Introduction: The modified Ferriman-Gallwey score (mFGS) cut-offs to define hirsutism vary with ethnicity, whereas no such cut-offs are established for Indian women.
Nitya N Josyula, Sahithi Guttula, Shilpa Lakkudi, Sagar Reddy, Dhananjaya M. Shanthaiah, Vijaya Sarathi   +5 more
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Non‐RASopathy Genetic Syndromes Identified as the Molecular Cause of Disease in Patients Previously Diagnosed With Noonan Syndrome

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 200, Issue 3, Page 661-672, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Noonan Syndrome (NS) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous condition characterized by typical facial dysmorphisms, short stature, congenital heart defects, and developmental delays. While variants in genes such as PTPN11, SOS1, and RAF1 account for most genetically confirmed cases, diagnosis is challenging due to phenotypic overlap ...
Gabriela Jeesoo Kim, Alexsandra Christianne Malaquias, Debora Romeo Bertola, Raissa Carneiro Rezende, Laurana De Polli Cellin, Lucas Vieira Lacerda Pires, Ana Maria Santillan‐Vasconez, Antônio Marcondes Lerario, Renata da Cunha Scalco, Alexander Augusto de Lima Jorge   +9 more
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Hirsutism in Saudi females of reproductive age : A hospital-based study

Annals of Saudi Medicine, 2008
Background: Hirsutism among women of fertile age is commonly seen in clinical practice, but the pattern of the disease in Saudi Arabs has not been studied.
Al-Ruhaily Atallah, Malabu Usman, Sulimani Riad   +2 more
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Management of hirsutism

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013
Although hirsutism is a frequent and distressing disorder often signaling an underlying endocrine disorder, a systematic approach to evaluation and the use of combination therapy will provide satisfactory treatment for most patients.
N K Agrawal
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