title: Mixed form of hirsutism in an adolescent female and laser therapy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Hirsutism is a common disorder of excess growth of terminal hair in an androgen-dependent male distribution in women, including the chin, upper lip, breasts, back, and abdomen. It is very important to identify the etiology of hirsutism and adequate treat is prior to any cosmetic therapy.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case was a 17-year-old female with severe hirsutism, oligomenorrhea, and obesity. She was evaluated to identify the etiology and diagnosed as a case of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NC-CAH), and hyperandrogenic insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans (HAIR-AN) syndrome, which is a rare combination of hirsutism etiology. She was successfully treated according to the underlying pathology, and laser photoepilation was used as the preferred hair removal method.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Establishing the etiology, using the evidence-based strategies to improve hirsutism, and treating the underlying disorder, are essential for proper management of women with hirsutism.
authors: Department of Physiology and Immunology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Besa
authors: B
authors: Gacaferri Lumezi
authors: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Aferdita
authors: A
authors: Goci
authors: Department of Physiology and Immunology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Violeta
authors: V
authors: Lokaj
authors: Department of Physiology and Immunology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Hatixhe
authors: H
authors: Latifi
authors: Department of Physiology and Immunology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Natyra
authors: N
authors: Karahoda
authors: Department of Physiology and Immunology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Ganimete
authors: G
authors: Minci
authors: Department of Pediatrics, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Drita
authors: D
authors: Telaku
authors: Department of Dermatology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Antigona
authors: A
authors: Gercari
authors: Department of Dermatology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo.
authors: Allma
authors: A
authors: Kocinaj
keywords: Hirsutism; Lasers; NC-CAH; PCOS