1. Hirsutism: diagnosis and management
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Iaisha Ali and Rodney Dawber
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Hirsutism ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Pediatrics ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Embarrassment ,Disease ,Insulin resistance ,Diabetes mellitus ,Weight Loss ,medicine ,Humans ,Endocrine system ,Ovarian Diseases ,Medical History Taking ,Physical Examination ,hirsutism ,media_common ,Gynecology ,General Veterinary ,Clinical Laboratory Techniques ,business.industry ,fungi ,Hyperandrogenism ,food and beverages ,medicine.disease ,Distress ,Androgens ,Female ,business - Abstract
Hirsutism can be a source of great distress and social embarrassment and in some cases can indicate underlying endocrine or malignant disease. More is known about the metabolic consequences of hyperandrogenism including risk of developing cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance or diabetes. Full assessment is vital in light of the potential health consequences of hirsutism.
- Published
- 2004
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