Table 1.

Causes of Hirsutism.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- classical
- nonclassical
Cushing’s disease
Ovarian tumors
Adrenal tumors
- Adenoma
- Carcinoma
Growth hormone excess
Insulin resistance
Stromal hyperthecosis
Medications
- Cyclosporine
- Testosterone injections, creams, patches
- Progestins
- Diazoxide
- Minoxidil
- Phenytoin
- Danazol
- Glucocorticoids
- Anabolic steroids

Information from Loriaux L. (2012). An Approach to the Patient with Hirsutism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 97(9):2957-2968