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[Hirsutism].

B N Trost

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |June 2, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, differs from hypertrichosis and virilization. Diagnosis involves excluding other diseases, with cosmetic therapy and hormonal treatments like cyproterone acetate for severe cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Dermatology

    Context:

    • Hirsutism is defined as excessive male-pattern hair growth in women.
    • It must be distinguished from hypertrichosis (non-androgen-dependent hair growth) and virilization (masculinization).
    • Psychological distress often stems from societal ideals rather than objective abnormality.

    Purpose:

    • To differentiate hirsutism from similar conditions.
    • To outline diagnostic approaches for hirsutism.
    • To discuss therapeutic strategies for hirsutism.

    Summary:

    • Hirsutism diagnosis requires excluding virilization and other primary diseases through clinical evaluation and hormone tests.
    • Mild hirsutism may be managed with cosmetic treatments or low-dose cyproterone acetate-estrogen combinations if contraception is desired.
    • Severe hirsutism warrants long-term, higher-dose cyproterone acetate therapy (Hammerstein's regimen).

    Impact:

    • Provides clear diagnostic criteria for hirsutism.
    • Offers evidence-based therapeutic guidelines for managing hirsutism.
    • Improves patient outcomes by differentiating and treating hirsutism effectively.

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