Facial and body appearances of desease(9) : Hirsutism and hypertrichosis

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  • 病気の顔貌と容貌（9） : 男性型多毛症(Hirsutism)について
  • ビョウキノガンボウトヨウボウ（9） : ダンセイガタタモウショウ(Hirsutism)ニツイテ
  • ビョウキ ノ ガンボウ ト ヨウボウ 9 ダンセイガタ タモウショウ Hir

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Abstract

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 forms 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.

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  • 健康科学

    健康科学 15 161-168, 1993-02-15

    Institute of Health Science,Kyushu University

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