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Diagnosis is based on a family history of hirsutism, a personal history of menstrual irregularities, and masculine traits. Laboratory tests are not needed to assess the status of patients whose menstrual cycles are normal.
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What are the causes of hirsutism?
Hirsutism is rarely caused by a serious underlying disorder. Pregnancy occasionally stimulates its development. Hirsutism triggered by tumors is very unusual.
Is hirsutism a skin disorder?
NO, in general the hirsutism is a result of high level of testosterone (male hormo produced by female body).
What is the medical term meaning a woman with a beard?
Hirsutism
What is the treatment for hirsutism?
Primary hirsutism can be treated mechanically. Mechanical treatment involves bleaching or physically removing unwanted hair by: cutting, electrolysis, shaving, tweezing, waxing.
What does the word 'hirsutism' mean?
Hirsutism is the abnormal growth of hair located on the face and body. It is usually women who experience this. Men naturally have hair on their face and body where as women don't.
Do women get facial hair?
Yes, it is a condition called 'Hirsutism'
Estrogen preparations may be used for what?
Amrenorrhea, dysfunctional bleeding and hirsutism
Is there a disease for growing hair on your face?
hirsutism (hypertrichosis) - female excessive growth of hair....
What is the medical term of abnormal condition of lice?
abnormal condition of excessive hair
What is the medical term meaning hairy?
Hirsutism is the condition of abnormal hairiness.hirsutism, or (in the extreme) hypertrichosis
What is the presence of excess body and facial hair in women usually occurring in male pattern?
A condition known as 'Hirsutism'
What is excessive body and facial hair in women called?
This condition is known as 'Hirsutism'- Excessive hair growth in women. I suffer from this condition myself! Hirsutism may be caused by many different factors, but the 2 most common & well-known causes are: polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) & idiopathic hirsutism. Would definately be beneficial to look up more information on the web, or to see a gynaecologist, as there may be a further underlying problem or condition which can result in other health problems too.
