11th July 2023

A 42-year-old female patient with epilepsy has been taking phenytoin for 6 months

A 42-year-old female patient with epilepsy has been taking phenytoin for 6 months. Recently, she has noticed excess hair growth around her face and central chest, and she is becoming very self-conscious. You suspect that she may have developed hirsutism secondary to phenytoin use.

Which scoring system is used (in women) when assessing for hirsutism?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.