title: [Hirsutism--diagnosis and therapy].
abstract: Hirsutism is a frequent anomaly of the female hair follicles, which produces psychological problems. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and metabolism of the androgens are discussed. A way of diagnosis which is practicable for clinical purpose as well as for practice is described. Finally two interesting cases are demonstrated.
mesh_terms: D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D000728:Androgens / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D009384:Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens
vernacular_title: Hirsutismus--Diagnose und Therapie.