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1: Hosp Med. 2004 May;65(5):293-7.Links

Hirsutism: diagnosis and management.

Ali I, Dawber R.

Department of Dermatology, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, Oxford OX3 7LJ.

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.

PMID: 15176146 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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