2: Hirsutism Flashcards by Grace Poole | Brainscape

Q

Define hirsutism

A

Androgen-dependent hair growth

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Define hypertrichosis

A

Androgen -independent hair growth

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What are ovarian causes of hirsuitism

A

PCOS

Ovarian tumour

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What are adrenal causes of hirsuitism

A

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Cushing’s syndrome

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What medications can cause hirsutism

A

Steroids

Phenytoin

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What are other causes of hirsuitism

A

Obesity

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What scoring system is used in hirsutism

A

Ferriman-Galleway

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What is the ferriman-galleway score

A

9 Body Regions are each given a score of 0-4

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What ferriman-galleway score indicates hirsutism

A

> 15

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explain conservative management of hirsuitism

A

Weight Loss

- Cosmetic hair removal including bleaching and waxing

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what medication is used to treat hirsuitism

A

COCP

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why is dianette not recommended for long-term use

A

Due to increase risk VTE

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what is used to treat facial hirsutism

A

topical eflornithine

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when is topical eflornithine contraindicated

A

pregnancy

breast feeding

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