Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Hyperthecosis
• Tumor
Adrenal
• Congenital Adrenal
• Hyperplasia
• Cushing's Syndrome Tumor
Low Serum Hormone Binding Globulin
• Obesity
• Liver Disease
• Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Medications
• Testosterone DHEA
• Danazol
Idiopathic Hirsutism - Normal Cycles and Androgen Levels
HYPERTRICHOSIS
Medications
• Phenytoin
• Cyclosporine
• Minoxidil Penicillamine
• Diazoxide
Medical/Other
• Hypothyroidism
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Malnutrition
• Porphyria
• Dermatomyositis
• Paraneoplastic Syndrome
• Familial
• Idiopathic
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