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 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
1. If you are a Welsh Primary Care Professional with a clinical query send it to ATTRACT online or email us at questions@attract.wales.nhs.uk or call 01495 332343.
2. If you would like to comment on this CME topic, or suggest a new topic for ATTRACTcme, go to the comments hyperlink below.
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
1. If you are a Welsh Primary Care Professional with a clinical query send it to ATTRACT online or email us at questions@attract.wales.nhs.uk or call 01495 332343.
2. If you would like to comment on this CME topic, or suggest a new topic for ATTRACTcme, go to the comments hyperlink below.
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