Ferriman–Gallwey score

The Ferriman–Gallwey score is a method of evaluating and quantifying hirsutism in women.

The method was originally published in 1961 by D. Ferriman and J.D.

[1] The original method used 11 body areas to assess hair growth, but was decreased to 9 body areas in the modified method: In the modified method, hair growth is rated from 0 (no growth of terminal hair) to 4 (extensive hair growth) in each of the nine locations.

For example, in Caucasian women, a score of 8 or higher is regarded as indicative of androgen excess.

The method was further modified in 2001 to include a total of 19 locations, with the 10 extra locations being: sideburns, neck, buttocks, inguinal area, perianal area, forearm, leg, foot, toes and fingers.