Hirsutism

Broader Terms

excess hair in females and children with an adult male pattern of distribution.

Hirsutism is very common.
Unlike beard hirsutism in men, which can suggest masculinity and virility, female hirsutism is not seen as a desirable trait.
In the vast majority of cases, hirsutism is not caused by serious or malignant medical conditions; however, the cause of hirsutism should be established and underlying conditions that pose related health problems should be treated.
Hirsutism is caused by an increased sensitivity of the skin to the activity of normal or raised levels of male hormones.
Home For patients For doctors Find a dermatologist About Store Contact Glossary Page index Search: 19c Home | Hair nails sweat Hirsutism Hirsutism (or hirsutes) is the term used for increased hair growth in women.
com Hirsutism - Causes and treatments PATHOPHYSIOLOGYThe extent of normal hair growth varies between individuals, families and races, being more extensive in the Mediterranean and some Asian subcontinent populations.
12 (June 15, 2003) PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Evaluation and Treatment of Women with Hirsutism MELISSA H.
Hirsutism And Virilism Hirsutism is defined as the excessive growth of thick dark hair in locations where hair growth in women usually is minimal or absent, e.
Sagle, MD, FRCSC, Edmonton AB Sean Tan, MD, FRCSC, Montreal QC Ian Tummon, MD, FRCSC, Boston MA REVIEWER Margo Fluker, MD, FRCSC,Vancouver BC Objectives: To review the etiology, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism.

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