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

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