title: Hirsutism: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Hirsutism can be a source of great distress and social embarrassment and in some cases can indicate underlying endocrine or malignant disease. More is known about the metabolic consequences of hyperandrogenism including risk of developing cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance or diabetes. Full assessment is vital in light of the potential health consequences of hirsutism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, Oxford OX3 7LJ.
authors.forename: Iaisha
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: Rodney
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dawber
mesh_terms: D000728:Androgens / Q000502:physiology; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010808:Physical Examination; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens