Hirsutism Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Causes
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Home Care
- References
Definition
The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. When coarse, dark hairs grow where women typically do not grow dark hair, such as the lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back, the condition is called hirsutism.
Causes
Excessive hair growth in women is usually from too much male hormone (androgen). A common cause is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In most cases, however, the specific cause is never identified. It tends to run in families. In general, hirsutism is a harmless condition. But many women find it bothersome, even embarrassing. If hirsutism develops suddenly and is accompanied by other typical male features, such as deepening voice, acne, or increased muscle mass, it may be caused by a more ...
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Encyclopedia: Hirsutism
Hirsutism is defined as excessive and increased hair growth in women in locations where the occurrence of terminal hair normally is minimal or absent. It refers to a male pattern of body hair and it is therefore primarily of cosmetic and psychological concern. Hirsutism is a symptom rather than a disease and may be a sign of a more serious medical indication, especially if it develops well after puberty. The...
Question and Answer
Any one knows atrade name of adrug which contains acombination of cyproterone acetate & ethinyl...
Give yourself some time to research before you rush into synthetic hormones. Start with Suzzan Sumors book "Ageless". It covers hormones pretty well. The formulary estriol is easier on the...
Asked by free_semsem - 24 months ago
I have alot of dark coarse chin hairs. I have read alot about spironolactone helping...
Get a blood pressure check after a month on Spironolactone. You can get it tested at many pharmacies. A month should make a difference in the texture of the hairs,...
Asked by mn77 - 5 months ago
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PCOS and hirsutism info please
it. I also suffer from hirsutism(which I didnt know what it was called until just recently & what are the treatments etc 4 dealing with both PCOS & hirsutism? Thanks so much
Mar 24, 2008
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Bryan: about Hirsutism
I am interested in the studies done on the effects of anti androgens against hirsutism. I'm Here's an interesting little study by Rittmaster in which he tested topical spiro for hirsutism...
Aug 14, 2005
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Mirena and Hirsutism/Alopecia/Weight Gain
this because my doctor too told me that my ALOPECIA HIRSUTISM WEIGHT GAIN could not be because else experienced hirsutism and alopecia with Mirena?
Jun 18, 2008
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hirsutism and hypothyroidism
I have hypothyroidism and hirsutism.I began with L-thyroix 2months ago.Can it worsen the hirsutism? This discussion is...
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PCOS and Hirsutism
Hello. I'm 24 and I have PCOS with hirsutism. Regarding hormones, my prolactin is 27.37 ng/ml. I was taking bromocriptine...
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hypothyroid hirsutism
I would just like to know would hypothyroidism cause hirsutism ie a lot of white hair on face very noticable and starting...
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