Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
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Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism☆
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. As a result, hirsutism is a common presenting complaint to healthcare professionals, including dermatologists, as women search for cosmetic and medical solutions to th...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Women's Dermatology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2352-6475
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2017.02.007