Women with terminal hair growth in a male distribution pattern should receive further evaluation for a(n):
a. circulation condition.
b. endocrine disorder.
c. inflammatory state.
d. nutritional deficit.
B
Hirsutism in women (growth of terminal hair in a male distribution) can be a clinical sign of an endocrine disorder. Hair loss can be associated with poor circulation, inflammation, or nutritional deficits.
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