Disorders of excessive hair growth in the adolescent.
Virilization is most often the reflection of a serious underlying condition. Diagnosis and management should be prompt, thorough, and comprehensive. Hirsutism is the manifestation of a variety of disorders. It may be associated with serious acute medical conditions, chronic disorders, or idiopathic. The diagnosis should be methodical and adjusted to the nature of the clinical presentation. Several therapeutic modalities are effective and produce satisfactory results for most patients.
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Lilly Research Laboratories, United States Medical Endocrine Division, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. lplouffe@lilly.com
D000293:Adolescent; D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017588:Hyperandrogenism / Q000150:complications; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D012649:Self Concept; D014770:Virilism