Hirsutism & hypertrichosis Flashcards
1
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Hirsuitism vs. hypertrichosis
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hirsuitism = androgen-dependent hair growth (in women)
hypertrichosis = androgen-independent hair growth
2
Q
Main causes of hirsuitism
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- PCOS
- cushings syndrome
- androgen therapy
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia
3
Q
Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system
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- assessment of hirsuitism
- 9 body areas assigned score 0-4
- > 15 total = moderate/severe
4
Q
Management of hirsutism
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- weight loss
- cosmetic techniques e.g. waxing, bleaching
- COCP
- topical eflornithine (facial)
5
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Causes of hypertrichosis
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- drugs: ciclosporin, diazoxide
- congenital
- anorexia nervosa
