Hirsutism Severity (mFG Score)

Upper Lip

Chin

Chest

Upper Back

Lower Back

Upper Abdomen

Lower Abdomen

Upper Arms

Thighs

Ferriman-Gallwey Score

0

Normal Hair Growth

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) score is the gold standard for clinical assessment of hirsutism. A score ≥ 8 (or ≥ 4-6 in some ethnic groups) is considered abnormal.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Clinical assessment of terminal hair growth in women.

Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (PCOS, Adrenal hyperplasia).

Monitoring response to anti-androgen or laser hair removal therapy.

Evaluating secondary sexual characteristics in endocrine workups.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

Recent Journal Updates

British J Clinical PharmacologyJul 22, 2026

Comment on ‘Linezolid‐induced lactic acidosis in critically ill patients: A multicentre study of incidence, severity and predictors’

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score.

JAMAJul 21, 2026

PCOS Is Now Called PMOS

Clinical Context

We think this has broad domain relevance to Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score.

WHO NewsJul 15, 2026

New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed

Clinical Context

We think this has broad domain relevance to Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score.

Hirsutism Severity (mFG Score)

0

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Defining Terminal Hair

Body Areas

Clinical Pearls

Ethnic Variations

Management Note

The Evidence

Primary Source

Clinical assessment of body hair growth in women.

Visually scoring hirsutism as a tool for clinical practice.

Recent Journal Updates

Hirsutism Severity (mFG Score)

0

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Defining Terminal Hair

Body Areas

Clinical Pearls

Ethnic Variations

Management Note

The Evidence

Primary Source

Clinical assessment of body hair growth in women.

Visually scoring hirsutism as a tool for clinical practice.

Recent Journal Updates