Friday 14 February 2014

Hirsutism

Evidence Based Reports

Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne (2008)[Cochrane]

Antiandrogens for the treatment of hirsutism: a systematic review and metaanalyses of randomized controlled trials (2009)[DARE]

Insulin sensitizers for the treatment of hirsutism: a systematic review and metaanalyses of randomized controlled trials (2008)[DARE]


Clinical Guidelines

Hirsutism (2013)[Map of Medicine]updated

Hirsutism (2010)[CKS]


Recent articles in core journals

Epidemiology, diagnosis and management of hirsutism: a consensus statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society(2012) [Hum Reprod Update]

Cyproterone acetate or drospirenone containing combined oral contraceptives plus spironolactone or cyproterone acetate for hirsutism: Randomized comparison of three regimens (2011) [Journal of Dermatological Treatment]

Hair Removal in Hirsute Women with Normal Testosterone Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Long-Pulsed Diode Laser versus Intense Pulsed Light (2010) [British Journal of Dermatology]


eTextbooks

Hirsutism and Virilism (2013)[Mentor] updated

Hirsutism (2012) [eMedicine]


Clinical Queries

Is there any evidence which identifies which contraceptive method is most effective for managing androgenic symptoms, especially hirsutism, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome who need contraception?  (2013) [FSRH] NEW

Is there any evidence which identifies which contraceptive method is most effective for managing androgenic symptoms, especially hirsutism, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are breastfeeding? (2013) [FSRH] NEW

Is there any evidence that Eflornithine (Vaniqa) is effective for localised areas of non-facial hirsutism in women e.g. on the lower abdomen? (2009)[ATTRACT]




Patient Information

Hirsutism (2013)[BAD] updated

Hirsutism (2012)[NHS Choices] updated




Important

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