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February 1958

PHILADELPHIA DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY

AMA Arch Derm. 1958;77(2):246-250. doi:10.1001/archderm.1958.01560020100016
Abstract

Adrenocortical Hyperplasia, Selective; Hirsutism. Presented by Dr. William H. Perloff (by invitation).

A white woman aged 22 has presented increasing generalized hirsutism since puberty. Her general appearance, medical examination, and dermatological examination were normal. The menses were regular.

The patient was treated with prednisone, 5 to 10 mg. a day, with improvement.

Adrenocortical Hyperplasia, Selective; Hirsutism. Presented by Dr. William H. Perloff (by invitation).

A white woman aged 18 has presented generalized hirsutism, mostly facial, increasing since puberty.

The patient has been treated with prednisone, 10 mg. each day since Feb. 18, 1957. There is improvement.

Adrenocortical Hyperplasia, Selective; Polycystic Ovaries; Hirsutism. Presented by Dr. William H. Perloff (by invitation).

A white woman aged 31 has had increasing hirsutism since puberty. Her menses were irregular.

Medical examination was normal except for enlarged cystic ovaries.

The patient was treated with prednisone, 7.5 to 15

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