RT Book, Section A1 Revel, Ariel A2 DeCherney, Alan H. A2 Nathan, Lauren A2 Laufer, Neri A2 Roman, Ashley S. SR Print(0) ID 56976455 T1 Chapter 55. Hirsutism T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e YR 2013 FD 2013 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-163856-2 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56976455 RD 2024/10/10 AB Excess coarse body hair in sex hormone–dependent areasOnly in women and childrenFerriman–Gallwey score ≥8 (Fig. 55–1)Adult male distribution patternTesting for elevated androgens is not recommended in mild cases.Main causes are polycystic ovary syndrome, idiopathic, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, Cushing syndrome, acromegaly, drugs.Topical and/or systemic treatments control hirsutism in most cases.Allow 4–6 months for any treatment to be effective.