Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Patients who have hair restoration surgery at different clinics are more likely to experience increased sensitivity after surgery.
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October 1973 in “Archives of internal medicine” The document likely discusses how to tell the difference between excessive hair growth and the development of male characteristics in women.
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August 2024 in “The Laryngoscope” PRP injections improve voice quality and are safe for treating vocal fold scars.
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of hearing loss.
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April 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Hirsutism perception varies by culture and individual.
September 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia areata may be linked to hearing problems, so patients should monitor their hearing.
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December 2010 in “Transplantation Proceedings” Black hairy tongue can be an early sign of graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants.
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March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
April 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
July 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
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April 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Excessive hair growth affects the quality of life of Iranian women with PCOS the most.
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August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth.
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate can cause rare shortness of breath in women.
A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.
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August 1999 in “PubMed”
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January 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.
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July 1968 in “JAMA” Itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
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October 1984 in “Endocrine reviews” Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Most patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism after neck surgery had hair, nail, and skin issues.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current hair removal methods improve appearance but need more research for better options.
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April 2023 in “Preprints.org” SEFFI is a safe and effective anti-aging treatment with few complications.