21. Gale Encyclopedia Of Medicine Hirsutism . hirsutism is not a disease Women who have hirsutism usually have irregular menstrual cycles......Submit a Site. Advanced Search · Help. You are HereArticles Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine Article. Sponsored Links. Content provided in partnership with. Print article Tell a friend Find subscription deals. hirsutism Excessive growth of facial or body hair in women is called hirsutism. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/g2601/0006/2601000672/p1/article.jhtml?term=hai

22. Excess Hair An explanation of hirsutism, the causes, when to see your doctor, how to get rid of excess hair and medications. http://familydoctor.org/210.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Hirsutism What is hirsutism? What causes hirsutism? When should I see my doctor about hirsutism? What can I do to get rid of the excess hair? ... Are there medicines to treat hirsutism? Hirsutism (Excess Hair) Printer-friendly version Email this article What is hirsutism? Hirsutism is a condition in which too much hair grows on the face or body. Although hirsutism can occur in both men and women, it is usually only a problem for women. Women with hirsutism have dark, thick hair on their face, chest, abdomen and back. This thick, dark hair is different from the hair that some women have on their upper lip, chin, breasts or stomach, or the fine "baby" hair all over their body. Women from certain ethnic groups tend to have more body hair than others. This does not mean that they have hirsutism. Return to top What causes hirsutism? Hirsutism can be caused by hair follicles that are overly sensitive to male hormones (called androgens), or it can be caused by abnormally high levels of these hormones. A very high level of male hormones may be caused by tumors. Tumors are formed when abnormal cells in the body grow out of control and clump together. Some medicines can cause hirsutism. These medicines include birth control pills, hormones and anabolic steroids.

23. Hirsutism Information Diseases Database hirsutism Excess hair (male pattern) Hirsuties, Disease Database Information http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/sieve/item1.asp?glngUserChoice=20309

24. Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,hirsutism,normal V Dermatlas Dermatology Images pseudofolliculitis,polycystic ovarian disease,nevus,nevus,hirsutism,dermatology image,café au lait spot,acne vulgaris, hairy http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-2131312940

25. Women's Health: Hirsutism - Excess Body Hair An illustrated ebook of answers to FAQs on women s health, including hirsutism (excess body hair) for patients, nurses, medical students, and junior doctors. http://www.2womenshealth.co.uk/chapter08_hirsutism.htm

Hirsutism - Excess Body Hair CLICK ON THE QUESTION TO SEE THE ANSWER IN "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON WOMEN'S HEALTH" Q 8. 1 What is hirsutism? Q 8. 2 What is virilism? Q 8. 3 What makes a hair? Q 8. 4 I think that I have an excess of body hair. Is this a common complaint? Q 8. 5 How can the severity of hirsutism be evaluated? Q 8. 6 What are the effects of increased androgen levels on the skin and hair? Q 8. 7 What are the effects of increased androgen levels in women? Q 8. 8 What are the sources of androgen dependent hirsutism? Q 8. 9 How can the cause of my hirsutism or virilism be determined? Q 8. 10 Is it always possible to determine the cause of hirsutism? Q 8. 11 What cosmetic treatments are available to treat my hirsutism? Q 8. 12 If I lose weight, would my hirsutism improve? Q 8. 13 What medical treatments are available for my hirsutism? Q 8. 14 How could a combined oral contraceptive pill reduce my hirsutism. Q 8. 15 What is cyproterone acetate? Q 8. 16 What surgical treatments are available for my hirsutism and virilism?

26. Women's Health: What Is Hirsutism? Women s Health An illustrated ebook of answers to FAQs on women s health, including hirsutism and excess body hair, for patients, nurses, medical students http://www.2womenshealth.co.uk/08-01.htm

Chapter 8: Hirsutism (excessive body hair growth) and virilism (masculinisation). Q 8. 1 What is hirsutism? Hirsutism is characterised by excessive growth of pigmented thick hair in a typically male distribution. It may be particularly obvious when it is on the moustache or beard areas. The other common sites are the chest, abdomen, thighs and back. Pubic hair growth may extend upward from the usual bikini-line to the middle of the abdomen (umbilicus) ( Figure 8.1 Q 8. 1 What is hirsutism? Q 8. 2 What is virilism? Q 8. 3 What makes a hair? Q 8. 4 I think that I have an excess of body hair. Is this a common complaint? Q 8. 5 How can the severity of hirsutism be evaluated? Q 8. 6 What are the effects of increased androgen levels on the skin and hair? Q 8. 7 What are the effects of increased androgen levels in women? Q 8. 8 What are the sources of androgen dependent hirsutism? Q 8. 9 How can the cause of my hirsutism or virilism be determined? Q 8. 10 Is it always possible to determine the cause of hirsutism?

27. IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM IDIOPATHIC hirsutism. hirsutism should be clinically distinguished from hypertrichosis which is increased hair growth at normal sites such as the arms. http://www.abington-repromed.com/hirsutism.html

IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM INTRODUCTION Hirsutism, a fairly infrequent but nonetheless troubling complaint for women presenting to the gynecologist's office, is commonly defined as the presence of hair in inappropriate locations. While in its mildest forms excess hair growth is confined to the chin and upper lip, more severe hirsutism may manifest itself as hair growth covering the chest, abdomen, thighs, and back. Hirsutism should be clinically distinguished from hypertrichosis which is increased hair growth at normal sites such as the arms. Hirsutism is the most sensitive marker for excess androgen production, and, consequently, affected patients should be thoroughly evaluated to rule out an underlying endocrinopathy or androgen-secreting tumor of the ovary or adrenal gland. These diagnostic algorithms have been described in detail elsewhere and are well known. However, abnormal hair growth in the presence of normal levels of circulating testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) is the most common form of hirsutism and has been characterized as idiopathic. This condition represents a disorder in peripheral androgen metabolism at the dermal hair follicle. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HAIR GROWTH Hair follicles develop at 10 weeks of gestation as epidermal derivatives and initially exist as a single column of cells that proliferate from the epidermis to the dermis. Within the dermis this unit envelops a cluster of mesodermally-derived cells known as the dermal papillae. Hair growth occurs as epithelial cells in contact with the dermal papillae proliferate. The total endowment of hair follicles is determined by 22 weeks of gestation, but since the volume and distribution of the hair follicles are genetically influenced, morphologic differences in hair growth and predispositions toward hirsutism are observed between different ethnic groups with Mediterraneans and Caucasians showing the greatest tendencies (1).

28. Hirsutism Information Comprehensive information concerning the treatment unwanted facial secondary to hirsutism (hirsutism in women, hirsutism pictures). Home. hirsutism Information. http://www.euromeds.co.uk/hirsutism-in-women.htm

Buy Vaniqa Vaniqa Prices Buy Vaniqa Buy Vaniqa Refill Viagra Information Vaniqa News Vaniqa Information Hirsutism Information Hirsutism Pictures Hirsutism Information Hirsutism Treatment Administrative Contact Pharmacy Hirsutism Information The following hirsutism section is for informational purposes only. The information has been compiled from a variety of resources in order to give the reader an overview of hirsutism. Hirsutism is the development of androgen-dependent terminal body hair (dark course pigmented hair normally seen in the underarms, scalp, eyebrows and pubis) in a woman in places where this type of hair is not normally found. Remember a woman's definition of hirsutism may differ secondary to her ethnic background. Any definition of normal body hair should consider both race and ethnicity. For example, most Asian and/or Native American women have little body hair, while most women from the Mediterranean have moderately heavy body hair. However, the most important consideration in diagnosing hirsutism is the extent to which a woman's normal pattern of hair growth has changed. Although hirsutism can occur in both men and women, it is usually only a problem for women.

29. Hirsutism - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia hirsutismhirsutism. What is hirsutism? hirsutism is the term used for excess facial and body hair growth in women. Why is hirsutism important? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirsutism

Hirsutism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hirsutism is the excessive growth of hair on a woman's face, torso and limbs, and is generally caused by increased androgrens . It is a common sign of polycystic ovary syndrome in women. It can also be caused by a pituitary tumour or other serious medical conditions. One method of evaluating hirsutism is the Ferriman-Gallwey score which gives a score based on the amount and location of hair growth on a woman. Many people with unwanted hair seek methods of hair removal to control the appearance of hirsutism. See also hypertrichosis , a genetic condition that results in unusually thick body hair. Views Article Discussion Edit History Personal tools Log in Navigation Main Page Community portal Current events Recent changes ... Donations Search Toolbox What links here Related changes Special pages This page was last modified 09:48, 24 Apr 2004. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License (see for details). About Wikipedia

30. HIRSUTISM EeDerm, Conditions hirsutism. hirsutism. Laser removal will increasingly become available as probably the best treatment for hirsutism. http://www.swis.net/excg/derm/derm9.htm

EeDerm HIRSUTISM Excess facial hair is rarely caused by virilisation. If there is associated acne, voice change, amenorrhoea or androgenic hair loss, or enlarged clitoris, referral to an Endocrinologist is appropriate. Treatment is by bleaching or depilatory products or shaving. Electrolysis needs an expert to obtain good results without scarring. Laser removal will increasingly become available as probably the best treatment for hirsutism. No treatment is available on the NHS for hair removal. Index August 1999

31. Hirsutism . hirsutism is not a disease....... hirsutism. Definition. Excessive growth of facial or body hair in women is called hirsutism. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hirsutism.html

Encyclopedia Index H Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index H Hirsutism Definition Excessive growth of facial or body hair in women is called hirsutism. Description Hirsutism is not a disease. The condition usually develops during puberty and becomes more pronounced as the years go by. However, an inherited tendency, over-production of male hormones (androgens), medication, or disease, can cause it to appear at any age. Women who have hirsutism usually have irregular menstrual cycles. They sometimes have small breasts and deep voices, and their muscles and genitals may become larger than women without the condition. Types of hirsutism Idiopathic hirsutism is probably hereditary, because there is usually a family history of the disorder. Women with idiopathic hirsutism have normal menstrual cycles and no evidence of any of the conditions associated with secondary hirsutism. Secondary hirsutism is most often associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (an inherited hormonal disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, biochemical abnormalities, and obesity ). This type of hirsutism may also be caused by:

32. Hirsutism, Acne And Hair Loss (PCOS Conference) Live from the PCOSupport Conference. hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss Summarized by Christine M. Schroeder, Ph.D. Presenter hirsutism. hirsutism http://www.inciid.org/pcos/hirsutism.html

InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination Live from the PCOSupport Conference Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss Summarized by Christine M. Schroeder, Ph.D. Presenter: Armand Newman, MD, Private Practice Dermatologist, Beverly Hills, CA. When a patient presents with acne, hirsutism, or hair loss, the tests which should be ordered include serum levels of testosterone, DHEAS, LH, FSH, prolactin, cholesterol, triglycerides, and thyroid hormones. A two hour glucose tolerance test with accompanying insulin levels. Many PCOS patients will have abnormal levels of one or more of these tests, although normal values do not rule out a PCOS diagnosis. The PCOS-related issues that would be treated by a dermatologist are most commonly related to the issue of elevated androgens. The first question is the source of the excess androgens, which can come from the ovaries, the adrenal glands, and from the local structures (e.g., skin and hair follicles) themselves. A combination of these sources is also possible. Acne Acne can be caused or exacerbated by elevated androgen levels. Androgen disturbances should be suspected when female adolescents present with severe acne or when acne persists into adult years, particularly when accompanied by other androgen-related effects. When untreated, acne can lead to both scarring and abnormal pigmentation.

33. Adrenal - Endocrinology, UCSF Medical Center hirsutism (Excess hair in women) An Endocrine Perspective. The term hirsutism gland androgen overproduction. LIST OF CAUSES OF hirsutism. http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/endocrinology/h2.html

Adrenal Cholesterol and Lipids Diabetes Hirsutism Detailed Information Find a Specialist Hypoglycemia Osteoporosis Parathyroid and Calcium ... Thyroid Hirsutism (Excess hair in women): An Endocrine Perspective The term hirsutism refers to the finding of excess facial or body hair in women. Hirsutism is generally caused by an increase in androgens , the "male hormones." The increase in hair growth may also with normal levels of these hormones when there exists an increased sensitivity of the skin to the androgens. When is Hair Growth Excessive? In one sense, normal hair growth is in the eye of the beholder. In some cultures and ethnic groups, noticeable body hair is a normal feature in women. In other groups, especially in the United States, too much facial or body hair is often considered abnormal. Nevertheless, hirsutism is not a disease, and it is rarely caused by a serious underlying disorder. Causes In many women, the excess hair growth is inherited. In most women, benign causes of hirsutism usually begin around puberty, but mild hirsutism can start at any age. With aging, most women will show an increase in their facial and body hair. Rarely, hirsutism is a result of a serious underlying endocrine disorder. One of the most common endocrine problems is Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCO) . Typically there is a history of irregular menstrual cycles (anovulation) ,onset of hirsutism in the teens or early 20s, and gradually worsening excess hair growth and adrenal gland androgen overproduction.

34. Adrenal - Endocrinology, UCSF Medical Center The term hirsutism refers to the finding of excess facial (mustache, chin and sideburn) or body hair (chest, lower abdomen, back) in women. http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/endocrinology/h1.html

Adrenal Cholesterol and Lipids Diabetes Hirsutism Detailed Information Find a Specialist Hypoglycemia Osteoporosis ... Thyroid The term hirsutism refers to the finding of excess facial (mustache, chin and sideburn) or body hair (chest, lower abdomen, back) in women. Hirsutism is generally caused by an increase in androgens, the "male hormones." The increase in hair growth may also occur with normal levels of these hormones when there exists an increased sensitivity of the skin to the androgens. Last Updated May 18, 2000

35. Familydoctor.org/handouts/210.html hirsutism (Excess Hair) familydoctor.orghirsutism (Excess Hair). What is hirsutism? hirsutism is a condition in which too much hair grows on the face or body. Return to top. What causes hirsutism? http://familydoctor.org/handouts/210.html

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Hirsutism What is hirsutism? What causes hirsutism? When should I see my doctor about hirsutism? What can I do to get rid of the excess hair? ... Are there medicines to treat hirsutism? Hirsutism (Excess Hair) Printer-friendly version Email this article What is hirsutism? Hirsutism is a condition in which too much hair grows on the face or body. Although hirsutism can occur in both men and women, it is usually only a problem for women. Women with hirsutism have dark, thick hair on their face, chest, abdomen and back. This thick, dark hair is different from the hair that some women have on their upper lip, chin, breasts or stomach, or the fine "baby" hair all over their body. Women from certain ethnic groups tend to have more body hair than others. This does not mean that they have hirsutism. Return to top What causes hirsutism? Hirsutism can be caused by hair follicles that are overly sensitive to male hormones (called androgens), or it can be caused by abnormally high levels of these hormones. A very high level of male hormones may be caused by tumors. Tumors are formed when abnormal cells in the body grow out of control and clump together. Some medicines can cause hirsutism. These medicines include birth control pills, hormones and anabolic steroids.

36. Hirsutism hirsutism, www.Studenthealth.co.uk. hirsutism is the name given for the excessive growth of hair, on areas of the body where such growth is not expected. http://www.studenthealth.co.uk/leaflets/Hirsutism.htm

Hirsutism www.Studenthealth.co.uk Hirsutism is the name given for the excessive growth of hair, on areas of the body where such growth is not expected. Women are usually most bothered by feeling they have more hair than they want, particularly if they feel they have a male pattern of hair growth, ie on the face, chest, stomach and thighs. A certain amount of hirsutism can be a racial, or a familial trait. However, it can be caused by a high circulating level of androgens (male hormones). var word = "androgens" document.write('') An increase of facial hair is common at the menopause as the oestrogen var word = "Oestrogen" document.write('') (female sex hormone) falls and the level of testosterone (male sex hormone) stays the same, thus altering the hormonal ratio to a profile that is more male.

37. Hirsutism American Osteopathic College of Dermatology skin disease database hirsutism is the medical term for excess hair on a woman in the places only adult men. http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/hirsutism.html

Hirsutism Hirsutism is the medical term for excess hair on a woman in the places only adult men "should" grow hair. At least 25% and as much as 85% of normal middle-aged women remove unwanted facial and body hair, although few of these women are termed hirsute. For most women, the tendency towards hirsutism is inherited. Excess hair growth may be present in both the female and male family members. Hirsutism usually begins around puberty, but mild hirsutism can start at any age. Most women gradually develop more facial or body hair with age. Hypertrichosis is an excessive quantity of hair in a normal location. When a woman has a lot of hair on the calf of the leg, it would be called hypertrichosis and not hirsutism. Some women with will also have facial hair from hypertrichosis. Hirsutism is usually caused by an increased sensitivity of the skin to a group of hormones called androgens (testosterone and androstenedione) or increased production of these hormones. Androgen disorders (hyperandrogenism) affects between 5% to 10% of all women. Hyperandrogenism is increased levels of male hormone production in women. The most commonly seen symptom is irregular menstrual cycles. A doctor can do some tests to see if this is caused by a treatable condition. Testing usually includes testosterone (T) levels and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS). Others tests such as 17-hydroxyprogesterone, prolactin, T4, TSH, breast exam, and an endometrial biopsy may be indicated.

38. Hirsutism , What Is Hirsutism hirsutism what is hirsutism ? The circumstances described below can lead to high androgen levels, which in turn can cause hirsutism. http://www.indianchild.com/Pregnancy/hirsutism.htm

Hirsutism what is hirsutism ? Hirsutism is the growth of long, coarse hair on the face and body of women in a pattern similar to that found in men. Besides being cosmetically distressing, hirsutism may also signal the presence of a hormone imbalance or a hormone-producing tumor. Normal hair growth Each hair grows from a follicle deep in the skin. As long as these follicles are not completely destroyed, hair will continue to grow even if the shaft, which is the part of the hair that appears above the skin, is plucked or removed. Adults have two types of hair, vellus and terminal. Vellus hair is soft, fine, colorless, and usually short. In most women, vellus hairs grow on the face, chest, and back and give the impression of "hairless" skin. Terminal hairs are the longer, coarser, darker, and sometimes curly hairs that grows on the scalp, pubic, and armpit areas in both adult men and women. The facial and body hair in men is mostly of the terminal type. What causes hirsutism?

39. Infertility.about.com/cs/medications/g/GnRHantagonist.htm%3EGnRH%20Antagonist%3C hirsutismhirsutism is defined as a male pattern of hair distribution in a female with the hair being transformed from fine vellus to visible, coarse terminal medullated http://infertility.about.com/cs/medications/g/GnRHantagonist.htm>GnRH Antagonist

40. Introduction: Hirsutism - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to hirsutism as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. Introduction hirsutism. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hirsutism/intro.htm

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