title: Hirsutism.
abstract: Many women have some facial hair, and most patients who seek advice will be at the far end of the normal distribution curve for hair. In a second group there is a slight excessive production of androgens with associated hirsutism, either idiopathic or associated with polycystic ovarian disease. An extremely small fraction of patients will have serious disorders of the adrenals or ovaries and significant elevations in androgen levels.
mesh_terms: D015068:17-Ketosteroids / Q000652:urine; D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000378:metabolism; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010053:Ovary / Q000378:metabolism; D011374:Progesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D015068:17-Ketosteroids; D000728:Androgens; D004967:Estrogens; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D013739:Testosterone; D011374:Progesterone