tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5421907337677239936Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:05:36 +0000TRIP Evidence Reviews are occasional reviews carried out by TRIP. These tend to be modified versions of reviews we carry out for clients. For more information contact us via www.tripdatabase.com/ContactUs.htmlhttp://hirsutism.blog.tripdatabase.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jon Brassey)Blogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5421907337677239936.post-6965856344331704666Fri, 04 May 2007 05:53:00 +00002007-05-10T10:20:42.188+01:00This review is a pragmatic attempt to highlight recent research and some background reading in hirsutism. It should not be considered exhaustive, simply a way of reviewing some of the major developments and current thinking in the area.<br /><br />Related Evidence Review: <a href="http://trippcos.blogspot.com/">PCOS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://tripevidencereviews.blogspot.com/2007/04/list-of-trip-evidence-reviews.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Click here</span></strong></a> to see all the TRIP Evidence Reviews.<br /><br /><strong>Evidence-Based Reports</strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.jfponline.com/Pages.asp?AID=1930&UID=">What is the best approach to the evaluation of hirsutism?</a> Family Practice Inquiries Network, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.ukmi.nhs.uk/NewMaterial/html/docs/EflornithineNMP0504b.pdf">Eflornithine Cream (Vaniqa)</a>. UK Medicines Information, 2005</li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Guidelines</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://pcds.org.uk/pdf/MW2723-Vaniqa%20Guidelines.pdf">Medical management of facial hirsutism</a>. Primary Care Dermatology Society, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/polycystic_ovary_syndrome/view_whole_guidance">PCOS</a>. PRODIGY, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.topalbertadoctors.org/NR/rdonlyres/416FC68D-3454-45E0-8FBC-0D4879C7651C/0/hirsutism_guideline.pdf">Gonadal disorders: hirsutism</a>. Towards Optimized Practice, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/public/110E-CPG-January2002.pdf">Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment</a>. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2002</li></ul><p><strong>Systematic Reviews</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005552.html">Insulin-sensitising drugs versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne and risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer in polycystic ovary syndrome</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001125.html">Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2003</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab000194.html">Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2003</li><li><a href="http://www.scottishmedicines.org.uk/smc/files/eflornithine%20cream%20resub%20159-05.pdf">Eflornithine (Vaniqa)</a>. Scottish Medicines Consortium, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&amp;ID=32004000068">Laser treatment of unwanted hair</a>. Health Technology Assessment, 2003</li></ul><p><strong>Recent articles from core medical journals</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2565.html">Evaluation and Treatment of Women with Hirsutism</a>. American Family Physician, 2003</li><li><a href="http://www.studentbmj.com/issues/06/10/education/360.php">Hirsutism in women</a>. Student BMJ, 2006</li></ul><p><strong>eTextbooks</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic472.htm">eMedicine</a></li><li><a href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch124/ch124c.html">Merck Manual</a></li><li><a href="http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=221577237">GP Notebook</a></li><li><a href="http://www.dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/hirsutism.html">DermNet NZ</a></li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Queries</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.druginfozone.nhs.uk/Record%20Viewing/viewRecord.aspx?id=558361">What effect does metformin have on hirsutism and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?</a> UK Medicines Information Q&A, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=3043">A young girl with hirsutism age 13, probably normal but what blood test should be done to reassure no hormonal cause?</a> NLH Q&amp;A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=1370">In investigation of PCOS and hirsutism, above what level of serum testosterone would be considered abnormal or may warrant referral?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=3882">What is the relevance of a raised androstenedione level (in a hirsutism blood screen)?</a> NLH Q&amp;A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=1536">Are any HRT preparations associated with hirsutism? Also, what investigations should I be considering?</a> NLH Q&amp;A Service, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.ffprhc.org.uk/admin/uploads/No808.pdf">For women with hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, can the combined oral contraceptive, Dianette, be used safely?</a> FFPRHC, 2004</li><li><a href="http://www.ffprhc.org.uk/admin/uploads/No708.pdf">For women with hirsutism, is there any evidence of an association with the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system?</a> FFPRHC, 2004</li></ul><p><strong>Patient Information</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.bad.org.uk/public/leaflets/hirsutism.asp">British Association of Dermatologists</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003148.htm">Medline Plus</a></li><li><a href="http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/hormone/210.html">Family Doctor</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hirsutism/DS00858/">Mayo Clinic</a></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5421907337677239936-6965856344331704666?l=hirsutism.blog.tripdatabase.com' alt='' /></div>http://hirsutism.blog.tripdatabase.com/2007/05/hirsutism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Brassey)0