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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rasam Hajiannasab M.D.[2]
Overview
Screening in all hirsute women should be done in order to detect possible malignant and concerning underlying causes .
Screening
Hormonal screening (e.g. testosterone, DHEAS) is recommended for all hirsute women . For hirsute women with high level of androgens ,a prolonged dexamethasone test should also be performed.[1]
References
- ↑ McKenna, T. Joseph (1994). "Screening for Sinister Causes of Hirsutism". New England Journal of Medicine. 331 (15): 1015–1016. doi:10.1056/NEJM199410133311510. ISSN 0028-4793.