What Causes Hirsutism?
Generally speaking, hirsutism is a condition caused by excess androgen hormones (such as testosterone) in women. This excess of androgens can have various reasons, but may also be idiopathic (no identifiable cause). Many women diagnosed with hirsutism also suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sometimes medication, genes or other endocrine conditions cause the male pattern […]
Continue readingThe Ferriman-Gallwey Score: How Bad Is My Hirsutism?
The Ferriman-Gallwey Score was originally published by D. Ferriman and J.D. Gallwey in 1961 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and presents health care professionals with a means to evaluate and quantify Hirsutism in women. It is the gold standard for evaluating hirsutism and is routinely used by healthcare professionals all around the globe. In […]
Continue readingWhat Is Hirsutism?
Hirsutism is the presence male-pattern hair growth in women. Women diagnosed with hirsutism grow dark, coarse hair in places where men typically grow hair like on the upper lip, chin, stomach, back, or chest. Hirsutism is a medical condition mainly caused by heightened levels of certain hormones, primarily testosterone. It often runs in the family. […]
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