research Hirsutism and virilisation.
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
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research Unwanted hair.
Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.
research P187 : Folliscope analysis of temporal involvement in Korean women with female-pattern hair loss
Many Korean women with female-pattern hair loss have reduced hair density at the temples.
research Occipital involvement in female pattern hair loss: histopathological evidences
Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
research Familial congenital generalized hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research Hirsutism
The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.
research Psychosocial and financial impact of facial hair among female patients of hirsutism: A cross‐sectional study
Hirsutism greatly impacts women's mental well-being and finances.
research Study regarding the microscopic aspects of pilo-sebaceous units after antiandrogen treatment in hirsute women.
Antiandrogen treatment helps reduce hair follicles and sebaceous glands in hirsute women.
research The Influence of Cyproteron-Acetate Orally on the Hair Root Status in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
research A Rare Case of Adolescent Girl with Beard-PCOS with a Difference: “HAIR-AN Syndrome”
A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.
research Hairy Concerns: Use of Instructional/Informational Sheets for Assistance with Disorders of Hair
Instructional sheets can help patients manage hair disorders.
research Management of Facial Hair in Women
Healthcare providers should know how to manage facial hair issues in women due to their social impact.
research Cutaneous Complications of Artificial Hair Implantation: A Pathological Study
Artificial hair implants can cause severe skin problems, often needing surgical removal.
research 152 Alopecia patterns in patients with autosomal receesive congenital ichthyosis
Hair evaluation is crucial for early diagnosis and management of ARCI, as hair loss often indicates severity.
research The importance of hair for people with alopecia: A sociological study of two groups affected by hair loss
Hair loss negatively affects self-esteem and identity.
research Hypertrichosis Cubiti Presenting in a Female Child: A Case Report
A six-year-old girl with extra hair on her elbows was treated with hair removal methods.
research Inherited Hairlessness: A Case Study of Familial Congenital Atrichia
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
research An overview of unwanted female hair
Over 40% of women have unwanted facial hair, which can affect their self-image, and should be managed with personalized treatment and support.
research Frequency of body dysmorphic disorder among patients with complaints of hair loss
Patients with hair loss are much more likely to have body dysmorphic disorder than general dermatology patients.
research Forearm hair density and risk of keratinocyte cancers in Australian adults
People with denser forearm hair have a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research Male experiences of hair removal and loss: depilation practices and motivations
Men are increasingly removing body hair for looks and cleanliness, and while hair loss can cause distress, it doesn't affect their self-esteem as much as it does in women.
research Adipose Infiltration of the Dermis, Involving the Arrector Pili Muscle, and Dermal Displacement of Eccrine Sweat Coils: New Histologic Observations in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The conclusion is that fat tissue in the skin is a new finding in Frontal fibrosing alopecia and may contribute to hair follicle and muscle degeneration.
research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
research The investigation and management of the hirsute woman
The document concludes that hirsutism in women, often caused by PCOS, requires systematic evaluation and can be treated with medications, mechanical removal, or cosmetic methods, with weight loss also being beneficial.
research AKT question relating to male pattern hair loss
research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Female Who Has Increasing Hair Growth
The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Scalp Involvement in Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas—An Update on Clinical Presentation, Diagnostics, and Management
Scalp involvement in primary cutaneous lymphomas is common and can be aggressive, requiring careful attention.
research Evaluation of the Demographic Characteristics and the Factors Related to Eyebrow Involvement in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective, Cross-sectional, Single Center Study
Eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia is common and may be linked to other health issues.
research Body hair transplant: An additional source of donor hair in hair restoration surgery
Body hair can be used as an extra source of donor hair in hair restoration surgery for people with severe hair loss.
research Hair-Related Dysmorphic Disorder in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder
Treating both bipolar disorder and hair-related BDD with psychiatric medications improved the patient's symptoms.