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VELAZQUEZ MALDONADO, Elsy M. Hirsutism: approach to the diagnosis and treatment. Rev. Venez. Endocrinol. Metab. [online]. 2016, vol.14, n.3, pp.168-178. ISSN 1690-3110.

Hirsutism is a common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age characterized by the excessive growth of body hair in androgen-dependent areas with different grades of severity and subjective perception. Hirsutism is an expression of circulating and local androgen concentrations and the sensitivity of the pilosebaseous unit to androgens. This review will focus on the pathophysiology, etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism.

Palabras clave : Hirsutism.

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