Introduction to hirsutism and virilism Both hirsutism and virilism are caused by either increase in plasma free androgen concentrations or increased tissue sensitivity to androgens. Basically this increase/sensitivity may lead to hirsutism (excessive hair growth) or virilism (marked masculinization). The most important androgen is testosterone and over 50% is produced by the ovaries in women [...]
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