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Symptoms Of Hirsutism

Health Encyclopedia: Excessive Or Unwanted Hair In Women

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.

Alternative Names

Hypertrichosis; Hirsutism; Hair - excessive (women)

Considerations

Common Causes

Excessive hair growth in women is usually from too much male hormone (androgen). A common cause is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO...

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Health Guide

DHEA-sulfate: serum

...DHEA-sulfate is measured in women showing symptoms of virilism (male body characteristics) or hirsutism (excessive hair growth). It is also done in children who are maturing too early ( precocious... Read more »

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes

...the ovaries, and the adrenal gland. Levels of androgen that are higher than normal can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and problems with ovulation.Despite the fact that most... Read more »

Ovarian overproduction of androgens

Increase in body hair in a male pattern (hirsutism) Oily skin Acne Virilization (development of masculine characteristics, such as a low-pitched voice) ... Read more »

Incontinentia pigmenti achromians

...retardation Seizures Crossed eyes (strabismus) Increased body hair (hirsutism ) Scoliosis Signs and tests A Wood's lamp examination... Read more »

Excessive or unwanted hair in women

Hypertrichosis; Hirsutism; Hair - excessive (women) Prevention References Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, Inc. 2004. ... Read more »

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