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Hirsutism: Pathogenesis and Treatment
Author(s) -
Casey J. H.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.596
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-5994
pISSN - 0004-8291
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1980.tb03722.x
Subject(s) - hirsutism , antiandrogens , medicine , androgen , hormone , androgen excess , physiology , intensive care medicine , endocrinology , bioinformatics , diabetes mellitus , antiandrogen , polycystic ovary , insulin resistance , biology
Summary: Hirsutism: pathogenesis and treatment. J. H. Casey, Aust. N.Z. J. Med ., 1980, 10, pp 240–245. When hirsutism is recognised as an endocrinopathy, a rational approach to treatment can be devised. In simple hirsutism, the ovaries are the most likely source of excess androgen production: and demonstrate a wide range of pathology. The adrenal cortex is sometimes of prime importance but is more frequently a contributor of androgen precursors. Long term hormonal suppressive treatment will successfully control hirsutism in the majority. Anti‐androgens constitute a potential treatment for future years: physical methods of depilation remain as useful adjuncts to medical therapy