HIRSUTISM: PATHOGENESIS, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT
- Authors: GRODNITSKAYA E.E1, KURTSER M.A1
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- Center for Family Planning and Reproduction, Moscow Healthcare Department
- Issue: No 4-1 (2012)
- Pages: 87-90
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0300-9092/article/view/246767
- ID: 246767
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Abstract
Hirsutism is a common clinical problem characterized by the excessive growth of terminal hair in the androgen-dependent areas. Although hirsutism is frequently considered to be of aesthetic concern, it may be a symptom of the diseases associated with the excessive production or activity of androgens. The paper describes the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture of hirsutism and discusses the matters of its diagnosis and therapy.
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E. E GRODNITSKAYA
Center for Family Planning and Reproduction, Moscow Healthcare Department
Email: elena1778@mail.ru
M. A KURTSER
Center for Family Planning and Reproduction, Moscow Healthcare Department
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