[Physiopathology and therapy of female idiopathic hirsutism. State of the art].

This review aims at focusing current pathogenetic theories on female idiopathic hirsutism. Glandular hormonal synthesis, plasma transport of androgenic hormones, and cutaneous metabolism and utilization of testosterone are discussed in detail. The Authors then propose some therapeutic strategies: antiandrogen drugs are discussed with special reference to cyproterone acetate and spironolactone.