title: [Hirsutism].
abstract: Hirsutism is a common medical condition that can lead to major psychological and social distress. Patient's complaint is usually cosmetic in nature, but hirsutism can sometimes signal a serious underlying disorder. Detailed medical history and physical examination help identify patients in whom extensive work-up is warranted. Therapy that is directed at suppressing androgen secretion, inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, or blocking the effects of androgens on their receptors, can be rewarding both for the treating physician and the patient. This article reviews the different agents used against hirsutism and addresses the evolution of their indications based on published clinical studies.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatologie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, BP 16-6830 Achrafié, Beyrouth, Liban, France.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ayoub
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rouphael
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tomb
mesh_terms: D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists