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Comparison of Self-Assessed and Clinician-Assessed Hirsutism Diagnosed According to the Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scale Among Female Outpatients in Brazil

research Comparison of self-assessed and clinician-assessed hirsutism diagnosed according to the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scale among female outpatients in Brazil

1 citations , January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Self-assessed hirsutism scores are not reliable for clinical diagnosis but may help in screening.

research Approach to the Patient: Hirsutism

April 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Hirsutism affects many women and is managed with a combination of medical treatments and hair removal, tailored to individual needs.

Criticizing Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women

research Criticising Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scroring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women

2 citations , January 2013 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi”

The study suggests using a score of 11 on the mFG scale to diagnose hirsutism in Turkish women, with adjustments for age, skin type, and family history.

research Hirsutism scoring in polycystic ovary syndrome: concordance between clinicians' and patients' self-scoring

10 citations , June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.

research Epidemiology of hirsutism among women of reproductive age in the community: a simplified scoring system

37 citations , August 2012 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology”

A simplified scoring system can effectively diagnose hirsutism in Chinese women of reproductive age.

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A 25-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth after 2.5 years of oral finasteride and over a year of inconsistent topical minoxidil use, noting significant density gains despite a long-standing receded hairline. The user emphasized patience, as noticeable improvements took about 18 months, and mentioned using Ascend brand finasteride and occasional Nizoral shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis.

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in Progress Pictures 516 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 3 months using a topical foam with 5% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride. They plan to add derma rolling to their routine.

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