Hirsutism (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is this?
What is its most common cause?
What are its other causes?
A
➊ Excess hair in a male pattern distribution in women
➋ PCOS
➌ • Idiopathic
• Androgen-secreting tumour
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• Medications e.g. steroids, phenytoin, ciclosporin, steroids
2
Q
What are the investigations to do?
How is it managed?
A
➊ Serum testosterone
➋ • Weight loss, Shaving, Waxing
• Topical Eflornithine for facial hirsutism
• COCP can be given
