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Hirsutism secondary to topical testosterone: report of two cases and review of the literature
Author(s) -
HernándezNúñez A,
Daudén E,
GarcíaFVillalta MJ,
RíosBuceta L,
GarcíaDíez A
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2004.00709.x
Subject(s) - virilization , hirsutism , medicine , testosterone (patch) , dermatology , acne , hormone , androgen , endocrinology , insulin resistance , polycystic ovary , insulin
Topical testosterone has been used as a treatment for different vulvar conditions. It is usually well tolerated, although hirsutism and other signs of virilization have been described related to hormonal tests alteration. We report two female patients with vulvar diseases that developed hirsutism after treatment with topical testosterone. Because of its potential virilization, females under this treatment should be closely monitored.