"Hirsutism" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A condition observed in WOMEN and CHILDREN when there is excess coarse body hair of an adult male distribution pattern, such as facial and chest areas. It is the result of elevated ANDROGENS from the OVARIES, the ADRENAL GLANDS, or exogenous sources. The concept does not include HYPERTRICHOSIS, which is an androgen-independent excessive hair growth.
| Descriptor ID |
D006628
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.329.750 C23.888.971.468
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| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hirsutism" by people in Profiles.
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Comment on "Androgens and women: COVID-19 outcomes in women with acne vulgaris, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and hirsutism". Int J Dermatol. 2021 Sep; 60(9):e337-e338.
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Androgens and women: COVID-19 outcomes in women with acne vulgaris, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and hirsutism. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Jul; 60(7):e267-e268.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018 04 01; 103(4):1233-1257.
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Treatment Options for Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018 04 01; 103(4):1258-1264.
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Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018 03 01; 103(3):824-838.
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Psychological distress, anger and quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome: associations with biochemical, phenotypical andsocio-demographic factors. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2018 06; 39(2):128-137.
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[Prevalence of partially treated supralabial hirsutism in dictators]. Ugeskr Laeger. 2012 Dec 03; 174(49):3078-81.