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The Ferriman Gallwey scoring system (Ferriman DM, Gallwey JD.,1961) is used to score the degree of excess male pattern
body hair (hirsutism) by doctors. The scorecard of every body location under survey begins
from 0 (no excessive terminal hair growth) to 4 (extensive terminal hair growth) and the
numbers are added up to a maximum count of 36. It is pretty easy evaluate the hirsutism with
objective scores.
If you would like to check objectively the level and degree of the pathological hair growth
(hirsutism) on your body, please use the following scoring system. Select the picture of hair
grow (hirsutism) separately for each part of your body. For each line you should choose
hirsutism description with score. Write hirsutism score of each line (lips, chin, breasts,
abdomen, pubic area, hands, legs and back). In total you should evaluate hirsutism in 9 parts
of your body. The arithmetical sum of hirsutism in all evaluated parts will be your
Ferriman-Gallwey Hirsute Score.
According to your Ferriman-Gallwey Hirsute Score you can discover suggestions and
recommendations.
Follow the table with scores, suggestions and recommendations:
Hirsute score
(sum) |
Suggestion |
Recommendation |
1-9 |
Constitutional hirsutism |
Medical examination is not
recommended. Avoid sun and
creams. |
10-16 |
Transition period |
Evaluate during 3-6 months. If the
growth will be noted – visit your
doctor. |
17-40 |
Hirsutism
(symptom of diseases) |
It is strongly recommended to
make hormonal tests and
discover the main reason of
hirsutism and treatment |
41-44 |
Severe Hirsutism
(tumors?) |
Urgently visit your doctor. Some
tumors could provoke severe
hirsutism |
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