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Hirsutism is a clinical conditions in women characterized by the excessive growth of terminal hair in a male pattern. The spectrum varies from mild forms with dominating psychic component to severe fo...rms associated with vililization. An increase in serum androgen levels or an increased turnover of androgens to locally acting androgen also leads to hirsutism. In most patient, however, disturbances are functional, among which polycystic ovary syndrome is the commonest. This review is focused on the current concepts of pathogenesis of hirsutism and appearance of this conditions.show more
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