Diagnosis
Figure 1. Ferriman–Gallwey Hirsutism Scoring System
Ferriman D, Gallwey JD. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1961;21(11):1440–1447.
Each of the nine body areas most sensitive to androgen is assigned a score from 0 (no hair)
to 4 (frankly virile). ese separate scores are summed to provide a total hormonal hirsutism
score. Generalized hirsutism (score ≥8) is abnormal in the general US population, whereas
locally excessive hair growth (score <8) is a common normal variant. e normal score is lower
in some Asian populations and higher in Mediterranean populations (see full text guidelines).
Reproduced from Hatch et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1981;140(7):815–830.
