Effects of ketoconazole in hirsute women.
@article{Akalin1991EffectsOK, title={Effects of ketoconazole in hirsute women.}, author={S. Akalin}, journal={Acta endocrinologica}, year={1991}, volume={124 1}, pages={ 19-22 } }
To determine the efficacy of ketoconazole in the treatment of hirsutism, clinical and hormonal effects of this agent were evaluated with a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over study design. Nine hirsute women were given ketoconazole (600 mg/day) or placebo for 6 months and then crossed over. The severity of hirsutism was assessed according to the scale of Ferriman & Gallwey. Baseline serum testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, progesterone, estradiol, basal and… CONTINUE READING
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