Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of hirsutism?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of hirsutism?

Explanation:
Hirsutism results from excess androgens or increased follicle sensitivity to androgens in androgen-dependent areas. Pituitary ACTH hypersecretion can drive adrenal androgen production, adrenal tumors can secrete androgens, and ovarian tumors can also produce androgens—all of which can lead to hirsutism. Hypothyroidism, on the other hand, is a thyroid disorder and does not directly raise androgens, nor does it typically cause the masculine-pattern hair growth seen in hirsutism (it more commonly leads to hair thinning or loss). Therefore, hypothyroidism is not listed as a cause of hirsutism.

Hirsutism results from excess androgens or increased follicle sensitivity to androgens in androgen-dependent areas. Pituitary ACTH hypersecretion can drive adrenal androgen production, adrenal tumors can secrete androgens, and ovarian tumors can also produce androgens—all of which can lead to hirsutism. Hypothyroidism, on the other hand, is a thyroid disorder and does not directly raise androgens, nor does it typically cause the masculine-pattern hair growth seen in hirsutism (it more commonly leads to hair thinning or loss). Therefore, hypothyroidism is not listed as a cause of hirsutism.

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