TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 55. Hirsutism A1 - Revel, Ariel A2 - DeCherney, Alan H. A2 - Nathan, Lauren A2 - Laufer, Neri A2 - Roman, Ashley S. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e AB - Excess coarse body hair in sex hormone–dependent areasOnly in women and childrenFerriman–Gallwey score ≥8 (Fig. 55–1)Adult male distribution patternTesting for elevated androgens is not recommended in mild cases.Main causes are polycystic ovary syndrome, idiopathic, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, Cushing syndrome, acromegaly, drugs.Topical and/or systemic treatments control hirsutism in most cases.Allow 4–6 months for any treatment to be effective. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56976455 ER -