Chapter-14 Hirsutism and Endocrinology
BOOK TITLE: Recent Advances in Gyne-Endocrinology
Author
1. Seshadri Vijayalakshmi
ISBN
9789350252291
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11304_14
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1.
Sundaram Medical Foundation, Anna Nagar, Chennai, India
Chapter keywords
Hirsutism,
anagen,
catagen,
telogen,
lanugo,
vellus,
hair follicles,
androstenedione,
dihydroepiandrosterone acetate,
testosterone,
alpha dihydrotestosterone,
familial hirsutism,
idiopathic hirsutism,
polycystic ovary syndrome,
chronic skin ailments,
danazol,
norplant,
anabolic steroids,
hypertrichosis,
virilization,
pelvic and abdominal ultrasound,
oral contraceptive pills,
GnRH agonists,
insulin sensitizers,
adrenal suppressants,
spironolactone,
cyproterone acetate,
finasteride,
flutamide,
dutasteride