41. Hirsutism -- Excess Facial And Body Hair hirsutism Excess Facial and Body Hair, Chapter in book, Getting Pregnant- A Guide for the Infertile Couple, by Dr Malpani. What causes hirsutism? http://www.fertilethoughts.net/malpani/new/Chap17.htm

Hirsutism Excess Facial and Body Hair 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? Most often, excess facial and body hair is the result of abnormally high levels of androgens or male hormones in the blood. Androgens are present in both men and women, but men have much higher levels. These hormones cause hairs to change from vellus to terminal. Once a vellus hair has been transformed to the coarser terminal hair, it usually does not change back. Androgens also cause terminal hairs to grow faster and thicker. Both the ovaries and the adrenals produce androgens. To some degree, estrogens and progesterone, female hormones, prevent the effect of androgens.

42. Hirsutism -- ECureMe.com hirsutism, more about hirsutism, Virilization. hirsutism is when malepatternedhair growth occurs in women. This includes http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Hirsutism.asp

March 30, 2003 Select a Health Topic ADD/ADHD Allergy Alternative Medicine Arthritis Asthma Beyond Dieting Body Aches and Pains Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon Cancer Contraception COPD/Emphysema Dental Health Diabetes Elder Care Emergency Room Epilepsy Erectile Dysfunction Eye Care Fertility Fitness Gastrointestinal Health Glands and Hormones Gynecologic Health Hair Loss Headache Healthcare Today Healthy Aging HIV and AIDS Infectious Diseases Kidney Health Leukemia Liver Health Lung Cancer Lymphoma Multiple Sclerosis Men's Health Mental Health Nutrition Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Sexual Health Skin Health Sleep Disorders Special Events Stroke Surgeries and Procedures Teen Health Thyroid Health Urologic Health Vascular Disease Women's Health Workplace Health Ask The Doctor Lifestyle Counseling Ask by mail My Health Chart ... Hospitals Hirsutism more about Hirsutism Virilization Hirsutism is when male-patterned hair growth occurs in women. This includes hair growth on the face, chin, abdomen, and chest. Virilization is when frontal balding occurs, muscles increase in size, and the clitoris becomes enlarged and/or thickened. The cause of both Hirsutism and Virilization is excess androgens (male hormones). These hormones are androstenedione, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and testosterone. Androstenedione is made in about equal amounts by the ovaries and the adrenal glands. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) is secreted by the adrenal glands. 60 % of the testosterone in the body is made by the ovaries, while 40% is made when androstenedione in the blood is converted to testosterone. Testosterone is the active hormone (the other two act as precursors, but do not have a direct effects by themselves).

43. Definition: Hirsutism hirsutism is a condition in which there is excessive growth of hair on theface or body. Although hirsutism body. What causes hirsutism? hirsutism http://sharedjourney.com/define/hirsutism.html

Hirsutism is a condition in which there is excessive growth of hair 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. 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. Some medicines can cause excessive hair growth. These medicines include birth control pills, hormones and anabolic steroids. Women of Mediterranean ancestry, Middle-Eastern women, Hispanic women and African-American women tend to have more body hair than women from other ethnic groups. Hirsutism seems to run in families. Your family doctor may want to do some tests to find out what is causing the hirsutism. When should I see my doctor about hirsutism?

44. Member Sign In Dermatology Ask The Expert Finasteride for Idiopathic hirsutism Posted 01/06/2003from Medscape Dermatology There are many causes of hirsutism in women. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/447217

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45. Member Sign In Board Review hirsutism in Women Diagnosis and Treatment of a Common Symptomfrom Clinician Reviews ® R. Mimi Clarke Secor, MS, MEd, RN, CSFNP. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/407183

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46. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Hirsutism PCOS treatment of hirsutism. The contraceptive pill contains oestrogen,which reduces androgen levels and will improve hirsutism. http://www.womens-health.co.uk/pcos7.htm

PCOS - treatment of hirsutism Hirsutism (hairiness) This is usually due to above average levels of androgens, the male hormones that are normally present in women at low levels. Some women do not find the excess hair a problem, particularly if it does not affect their face, or it is blonde in colour. Sometimes excess hairiness is not abnormal and is a racial or genetic variation. Initial treatments include bleaching and electrolysis. If these do not produce an acceptable result, drugs may be used to reduce the high androgen levels, if that is the cause. The contraceptive pill contains oestrogen , which reduces androgen levels and will improve hirsutism. A formulation is available which includes a specific drug to reduce these further, known as 'Dianette'. The other component of Dianette is called cyproterone acetate, and this is the next drug to try if hirsutism persists. It is used in a higher dose than contained in the Dianette pill, but must be combined with adequate contraception, as it can cause fetal abnormality if taken during early pregnancy. Spironolactone is another alternative, but this frequently causes erratic periods, so is often given with a low dose contraceptive pill. A newer drug is called flutamide , which appears promising, though its safety profile is less clear. Side effects of the anti-androgens include tiredness, mood changes and reduced sex drive. Both flutamide and higher dose cyproterone acetate have a rare but serious side effect of causing problems with liver function, and so regular blood tests are advised.

47. Hirsutism Hair. hirsutism. hirsutism causes thick hair to also grow on the face,the chest, the stomach, and the back. hirsutism What is hirsutism? http://jhhs.client.web-health.com/web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhealths

48. HIRSUTISM hirsutism. Definition Abnormal hairiness, especially in women. Spanish hirsutismO.French hirsutismE. See also HAIR DISEASES. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS. http://www.popin.org/~unpopterms/files/data/eng00957.htm

HIRSUTISM Definition: Abnormal hairiness, especially in women. Spanish: HIRSUTISMO French: HIRSUTISME See also: HAIR DISEASES SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Source: POPLINE Return to POPIN Dictionary Home Page

49. Hair - Excessive On Females Definition Excessive growth of dark, coarse body hair in women (and children);also called hirsutism. Hypertrichosis; hirsutism; Excessive hair on females. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/003148.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Treatment Hair - excessive on females Definition: Excessive growth of dark, coarse body hair in women (and children); also called hirsutism. Alternative Names: Hypertrichosis; Hirsutism; Excessive hair on females Considerations: Hirsutism produces enlarged hair follicles, enlargement and increased pigmentation of hair, and typically occurs in a distribution pattern normally seen in adult males. Excessive facial hair is usually the most troublesome symptom. Common causes include genetics, endocrine system abnormalities, or medications such as minoxidil, androgenic steroids, or testosterone . Endocrine abnormalities which can result in excessive hair growth include polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cushing's syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia , or precocious puberty Signs of masculinization, such as deepening of the voice, excessive facial hair growth, increased muscle mass, decreased breast size, increased size of genitals, and menstrual irregularities , may be associated with this condition. Risk factors for developing hirsutism include a family history of hirsutism, endocrine disorders, use of androgens (androgenic steroids or testosterone), and older age.

50. 1Up Health > Hair - Excessive On Females > Common Causes Of Hair - Excessive On Comprehesive information on Hair excessive on females (Excessivehair on females, hirsutism, Hypertrichosis). Covers info such http://www.1uphealth.com/health/hair_excessive_on_females_info.html

1Up Health Symptoms Guide Hair - excessive on females Alternative Medicine ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Symptoms Guide Hair - excessive on females Information Hair - excessive on females : Common Causes Alternative names : Excessive hair on females, Hirsutism, Hypertrichosis Definition : Excessive growth of dark, coarse body hair in women (and children); also called hirsutism. Common Causes can be normal depending on racial and geographic origin familial (common for the family) idiopathic (no identifiable cause) polycystic ovary syndrome RARE CAUSES: menopause puberty pregnancy overactive adrenal gland adrenocortical carcinoma Cushing's disease classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia ovarian tumor or cancer ovarian overproduction of androgens drugs such as aminoglutethimide, cyclosporine, drugs containing androgens or progestins, glucocorticoid, metoclopramide, and minoxidil Previous Next Jump to Another Section of this Guide Definition Common Causes Considerations Home Care and Treatment Call your Health Care Provider if What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office Related Tools and Utilities Search Books on Amazon: Read Articles on eLibrary: Health Products on drugstore.com:

51. Hirsutism . hirsutism is not a disease....... hirsutism. Definition. Excessive growth of facial or body hair in womenis 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:

52. Hirsutism hirsutism AND ACNE in a female. ovarian polycystic ovary syndrome. otherhereditary / constitutional / racial hirsutism (no acne or virilism). http://www.geocities.com/davidscerri/hirsutism.htm

HIRSUTISM AND ACNE [in a female] ovarian: polycystic ovary syndrome androgen-producing tumours: arrhenoblastoma hilar-cell tumour luteoma of pregnancy adrenal: congenital adrenal hyperplasia (including partial defects) adrenal hyperplasia adrenal adenoma adrenal carcinoma endocrine: Cushing's syndrome hypothyroidism hyperprolactinaemia acromegaly obesity pseudohermaphroditism androgen insensitivity syndrome ('testicular feminisation') other: hereditary / constitutional / racial hirsutism (no acne or virilism) post-menopausal hirsutism (increased 5a -reductase) 'lanugo' hair in anorexia nervosa idiopathic hirsutism porphyria cutanea tarda drugs: androgens phenytoin danazol diazoxide minoxidil cyclosporin click here to return to the main contents page of Differential Diagnoses in General Medicine

53. How To Have A Baby: Overcoming Infertility -- Hirsutism -- Excess Facial And Bod hirsutism Excess Facial and Body Hair from the book How to Have a Baby OvercomingInfertility by Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD and Dr. Anjali Malpani, MD. http://www.drmalpani.com/book/chapter17.html

home site map about us contact us ... Store * Book: How to have a baby * Self-insemination kit * Viagra H.E.L.P. The Health Education Library for People , India's first consumer health library How to have a baby Read the book online or buy a copy now Comprehensive services for the infertile couple the very best medical care at affordable prices. What you wanted to know about infertility ... Fertility Funnybone Hirsutism Excess Facial and Body Hair from the book How to Have a Baby: Overcoming Infertility by Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD and Dr. Anjali Malpani, MD. Previous page: The Cervical Factor Next page: Endometriosis The Silent Invader ... Table of Contents 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.

54. Evaluation Of Women With Hirsutism Evaluation of women with hirsutism HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION • History• Physical examination LABORATORY TESTING • Serum testosterone • Serum http://www.uptodate.com/patient_info/topicpages/topics/R_Endo_F/6771.asp

Following is the full text, Medline abstracts and images of a topic review from UpToDate Some of the regular features found in UpToDate , such as drug information, links to related topics, and a simple but powerful search engine, are not incorporated here. USE OF PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT Evaluation of women with hirsutism HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION History Physical examination LABORATORY TESTING ... Serum 3-alpha-androstanediol glucuronide Ann E Taylor, MD Robert L Barbieri, MD UpToDate performs a continuous review of over 290 journals and other resources. Updates are added as important new information is published. The literature review for UpToDate version 11.1 is current through December 2002; this topic was last changed on April 14, 2000. Hirsutism is the development of androgen-dependent terminal body hair in a woman. The most common causes of hirsutism are idiopathic hirsutism and the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Less common causes of hirsutism include hyperprolactinemia, drugs, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and ovarian and adrenal tumors ( show table 1 ; and One study, for example, evaluated 350 British women: 319 with hirsutism and 31 with frontal balding [

55. Treatment Of Hirsutism Treatment of hirsutism NONPHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY • Hair removal GENERAL PRINCIPLESOF THERAPY ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES ANTIANDROGEN THERAPY • Spironolactone http://www.uptodate.com/patient_info/topicpages/topics/R_Endo_F/8185.asp

Following is the full text, Medline abstracts and images of a topic review from UpToDate Some of the regular features found in UpToDate , such as drug information, links to related topics, and a simple but powerful search engine, are not incorporated here. USE OF PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT Treatment of hirsutism NONPHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY Hair removal GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THERAPY ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES ... HYPERTRICHOSIS Ann E Taylor, MD Robert L Barbieri, MD UpToDate performs a continuous review of over 290 journals and other resources. Updates are added as important new information is published. The literature review for UpToDate version 11.1 is current through December 2002; this topic was last changed on May 31, 2002. Hirsutism can be a mild cosmetic problem that requires only reassurance and cosmetic therapy or it can have considerable psychologic or medical impact. In the latter women, the goals of therapy are to slow or stop hair growth and to ameliorate any related problems, such as menstrual irregularity and infertility. These goals may be accomplished by reducing androgen secretion or androgen action or by specific therapy directed at the cause of the hirsutism. This topic will primarily review the treatment of the two most common causes of hirsutism: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and idiopathic hirsutism, which may be a mild variant of PCOS (

56. Hirsutism What is hirsutism? hirsutism is the term used for excess facial and bodyhair growth in women. It Why is hirsutism important? hirsutism http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine/tayendoweb/hirsutism.htm

University of Dundee Hirsutism What is hirsutism? Why is hirsutism important? What can cause hirsutism? Who should see a doctor? ... What treatments are available? What is hirsutism? Hirsutism is the term used for excess facial and body hair growth in women. It refers to a male pattern of hair i.e. over the moustache and beard areas, or more hair growth than usual on the arms and legs. Hairs may also grow on the chest or extend from the groin area on to the abdomen and thighs. What is considered normal for a woman and what is considered hirsute depends on factors such as culture and race. Why is hirsutism important? Hirsutism is not a disease and it is rarely caused by a serious illness. Unfortunately in our society, excess hair growth is considered abnormal and this can cause distress or embarrassment. At least 25% of normal middle-aged women have unwanted facial hair and many women do not realise the treatment options that are available. In some cases, hirsutism may be as a result of an underlying medical disorder. This can easily be ruled out with a medical history and some simple blood tests. The body is completely covered with hair, except the lips, the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. The number of hair follicles is fixed before birth and is dependent on genetic (inherited) factors. There are 2 types of hairs:

57. Derm/cinema Evil List: Hirsutism & Skin Infections List of dermatologic findings used to convey evil. hirsutism and skin infections. TheApes as themselves, Planet of the Apes, 1968, hirsutism (Increased hair). http://itsb.ucsf.edu/~vcr/EviList2half.html

List of dermatologic findings used to convey evil Hirsutism and skin infections If you know of examples of skin lesions in films that are not listed, send them via e-mail: vcr@skinema.com Previous list List Lobby Next List Actor, character Film year finding The Apes as themselves Planet of the Apes Hirsutism (Increased hair) Fredric March as Mr. Hyde Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Hirsutism Bearded lady Freaks Hirsutism Bearded lady X-Files television show Hirsutism Lon Chaney Jr. as the Wolf Man The Wolf Man Hirsutism Jack Nicholson as Will Randall Wolf Hirsutism Gary Oldman as Hairy Dracula Bram Stoker's Dracula Hirsutism Tyler Mane as Sabertooth The X-Men Hirsutism Arthur Carewe as Svengali Trilby Hirsutism John Barrymore as Svengali Svengali Hirsutism John Travolta as Terl Battlefield Earth Excess hair and bogus hair extensions David Naughton as David Kessler American Werewolf in London Hirsutism Jim Carrey as the Grinch How the Grinch Stole Christmas Hirsutism (reason he is so mean) The Blair Witch The Blair Witch Project Hirsutism (never seen) Elsa Lancaster as the Bride The Bride of Frankenstein Poliosis (areas of white hair) Glenn Close as Cruella DeVille 101 Dalmatians Poliosis (areas of white hair) John Glover as Dr. Jason Woodrue

58. HIRSUTISM (TOO MUCH HAIR) hirsutism (TOO MUCH HAIR). Over the last 20 years, doctors have treated hirsutismwith birth control pills and spironolactone, a drug to block male hormones. http://www.drmirkin.com/women/8225.html

HIRSUTISM (TOO MUCH HAIR) Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Five to 10 percent of North American women have hirsutism, a condition that causes women to have excess hair on their faces and bodies. Women have the same number of hairs on their bodies and faces as men do, but the male hormone, testosterone, makes hairs thicker, darker and longer, making them more noticeable. Some women with noticeable body hair have normal amounts of testosterone and inherit this tendency. Others have a tumor or medical condition that causes their bodies to produce larger amounts of testosterone. Women with noticeable body and facial hair should get blood tests for testosterone to measure male hormones made by the ovaries and DHEAS to measure male hormones produced by the adrenal glands. They should also get a sonogram of their ovaries to test for polycystic ovaries (PCO syndrome) in which the ovaries do not release eggs each month. PCO syndrome is treated like diabetes with drugs (Glucophage, Avandia, Actose) to lower blood insulin levels and severe restriction of foods with added sugar and flour. Over the last 20 years, doctors have treated hirsutism with birth control pills and spironolactone, a drug to block male hormones. Now they also have leuprolide (brand name Leupron) which stops the brain from stimulating the ovaries to produce testosterone (1) and Proscar, the drug to shrink a man's enlarged prostate.(2,3,4) The most effective treatment may be the anti-male hormone, flutamide (brand name Eulexin) to stop the body from responding to testosterone (5,6,7,8,9,10,12). Doctors can measure the benefit of these drugs by drawing PSA blood tests in women (11)

59. Infertility Books.com - Chapter 17: Hirsutism -- Excess Facial And Body Hair Chapter 17 hirsutism Excess Facial and Body Hair. The facial and bodyhair in men is mostly of the terminal type. What causes hirsutism? http://www.infertilitybooks.com/onlinebooks/malpani/chapter17.html

Home Other IHR Web sites Infertility Resources Infertility Professionals.com Infertility Websites.com For Consumers Main Titles Subjects Online Books ... Book Recommendations For Professionals Main Titles Subjects IHR.com directories of infertility services and products: Infertility Clinics Male Infertility Legal Services Egg Donor/Surrogacy ... Pharmacies Chapter 17 Hirsutism Excess Facial and Body Hair from the book How to Have a Baby: Overcoming Infertility by Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD and Dr. Anjali Malpani, MD. table of contents previous page next page 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.

60. Hirsutism, Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn. hirsutism. hirsutism is defined as the excessive growth of hair onthe face, chest, back, abdomen, upper arms and legs of women. http://www.mayoclinic.org/infertility-rst/hirsutism.html

Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Infertility Infertility Infertility - All Mayo Locations Treatment Causes Evaluation for Infertility ... Medical Services Hirsutism Hirsutism is defined as the excessive growth of hair on the face, chest, back, abdomen, upper arms and legs of women. Besides being a cosmetic concern, hirsutism may be a sign of an underlying hormonal disorder and a prompt evaluation for the cause of hirsutism is recommended. Excessive hair growth may be due to high levels of male hormones in the blood or increased sensitivity to the male hormones. Once a hair follicle has started to grow thicker and darker it usually can not be changed back and requires electrolysis for permanent removal. Hirsutism is often treated with a combination of hormonal therapy to lower male hormone levels, medications that inhibit the action of male hormones at the hair follicle and cosmetic treatments such as electrolysis, shaving and bleaching and laser. About Mayo Clinic Contact Mayo About This Site Search ... Home

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