title: Management of hirsutism.
abstract: Hirsutism is a relatively common condition affecting about 5%-O10% of women of childbearing age. Herein, we present an overview of hirsutism with emphasis on its etiology and therapeutic options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alsantali
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000819:agonists; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone