Hirsutism common and a cause of significant anxiety

Roisin Worsley; Susan Ruth Davis

Hirsutism common and a cause of significant anxiety

Roisin Worsley
, Susan Ruth Davis

Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Alfred Hospital

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Abstract

Hirsutism is a common problem for women and associated with considerable psychological distress. Although it may indicate a significant metabolic disorder, it is often idiopathic. Cosmetic management is sufficient for most affected women but medical treatment may be needed when hair growth is severe.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-52
Number of pages	4
Journal	Medicine Today
Volume	15
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Feb 2014

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