Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
• PCOS
• Non-classic CAH
• Drugs: Minoxidil, glucocorticoids, androgenic steroids
• Rare: Cushing's Syndrome, Acromegaly, Androgen-secreting tumors
Hirsutism causes in post-menopausal women (rare):
• Ovarian hyperthecosis
• Androgen-secreting tumors: Adrenal, Ovary
• Cushing's Syndrome, Acromegaly
• Drugs: Minoxidil, Glucocorticoids, Androgenic steroid
Dr. Gabriela Pucci @gabifpucci and Dr. Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob
#Hirsutism #Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology