Hirsutism: Hormonal Causes, Clinical Evaluation, and Management
1. Introduction to Hirsutism Hirsutism is a common, often distressing clinical condition defined by the excessive growth of coarse, dark, terminal hair in women. Crucially, this hair growth occurs in a male-pattern distribution, developing on anatomical areas heavily dependent on circulating androgens, such as the upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen, and lower back. It is … Read more