81. Hair Hairy Hirsutism Alopecia Baldness Medical Etymology Arts And Humanities Hair Hairy hirsutism Alopecia Baldness. To picture ideas in HAIR, allusions toSKIN are unavoidable. Familial hirsutism. Single gene dominant phenotype. http://www.consultsos.com/pandora/intr0820.htm

Classic Etymology Medicine - Mythology - Arts - Sciences Medical Etymology MedWord WordWise Genealogy Nature and Sense in Words Notes, Comments and Reflections Pandora's Word Box W. Wertelecki, M.D. Requests Comments Links to Key Word Ideas Alopecia Barb Barba Barber ... Tricophagia Hair Hairy Hirsutism Alopecia Baldness To picture ideas in HAIR, allusions to SKIN are unavoidable. Note that the skin is an organ that is a subject of a separate illustrated review. The term HAIR has obscure Germanic roots. In old Norse HADR referred to "head of hair of a woman". In Spanish, "head hair" is CABELLO. The related Spanish words CABALLO and CABALLERO, for horse and gentleman are of interest but fall outside the scope of this overview. It is self evident that one of the features that distinguishes human males from females are hair patterns. CRIN in Spanish is mane. Although CRIN traits are controlled by endoCRINe factors, language experts will point out that CRIN in endocrine has more to do with CRITical. Nonetheless, exoCRINe glands cluster around hair or CRIN follicles and endoCRINe hormones control hair growth and distribution. Body hair in Spanish is PELO, from Latin PILUS which points to PELLIS for skin or PIEL in Spanish. These terms point to PEEL which implies that the skin is an organ that can be "peeled". The term caPILLARY implies "hair thin" vessels.

82. Glossary adult metabolism. More about HgH. hirsutism If this is mild, cosmeticmethods may be all that are required. These included plucking http://www.cushings-help.com/definitions.htm

Today is ...and it's about time there was some support for Cushing's! FAQ Adrenal Crisis? Getting a diagnosis and dealing with tests can be a very trying time. Here are some words you'll want to know. A B C D ... I J K L M N O ... X-Z A Acanthosis nigricans: Asymptomatic, brown to black skin, with a velvety texture. Pedunculated skin tags often are present. The most common sites are the axillae, neck, and groin. If the patient is obese, the eruption may clear with weight loss or correction of the underlying endocrine disorder. Local treatment is not effective. More on Acanthosis nigricans Acromegaly Excessive growth caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland . This is a condition that usually affects middle aged people. It is characterized by gradual, marked enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw and extremities. The excessive growth occurs first in the hands and feet, as soft tissue begins to swell. Apart from these symptoms, the metabolic abnormalities associated with GH Growth Hormone ) that warrant effective GH lowering therapy.

83. Causes / PCOSwire (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome And Hirsutism) Information and resources about hirsutism and othersymptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). home, http://cpwagner.freeyellow.com/causes.html

Features and risk factors of androgen excess syndrome Features Acanthosis nigricans Acne Adrenal hyperplasia Alopecia areata (hair loss) Cushing's disease Hirsutism Obesity Hyperinsulinemia (insulin resistance) Hyperlipidemia Menstrual abnormalities Type 2 diabetes Seborrhea Risks Cardiovascular disease Endometrial carcinoma Hypertension Infertility Osteoporosis Pituitary adenoma It is estimated that 5–10 percent of American women suffer from hirsutism, or significant excess facial or body hair. Many women have mild "excess" hair growth, such as a "shadow" on the upper lip. This doesn't mean you have PCOS or any other disorder, and the hair can simply be removed by waxing or electrolysis. But severe hirsutism is much more troublesome, especially emotionally, and removal can be very costly, painful, and incredibly time-consuming. If hirsutism is a serious problem for you, it's not enough for a doctor to tell you to get electrolysis (although electrolysis is effective, it's a dauntingly tedious, expensive process for anyone faced with more than a moustache and a few chin hairs). ("Hirsutism" and "hypertrichosis" aren't synonymous, although they're often used interchangeably. Hypertrichosis doesn't always follow the male-pattern hair growth seen in hirsutism; it's more generalized and has a different etiology.) Appearance is the number one concern of most hirsute women, but clinical hirsutism is not a trivial cosmetic problem. It is a treatable medical condition; in fact there are compelling noncosmetic reasons for treatment. (See "

84. Hirsutism And Acne Manifestations of PCOS. hirsutism and Acne. Some women with PCOS mayexperience symptoms of hirsutism and acne because of the constant http://www.hmc.psu.edu/womens/research/pcos/manifest3.htm

85. Hirsutism hirsutism. This woman has polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperandrogenemiaresulting in hirsutism. C. Matthew Peterson,MD BACK arrow Back http://medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/human_reprod/mml/hrovt_chin.html

Hirsutism. This woman has polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperandrogenemia resulting in hirsutism. C. Matthew Peterson,M.D. Back

86. Health Library Find Information On Hair - Excessive On Females Learn more about Hair excessive on females, Excessive growth of dark, coarse bodyhair in women (and children); also called hirsutism. Powered by ADAM, Inc. http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcns

87. Health Content Encyclopedia Article Hair - Excessive On Females Excessive growth of dark, coarse body hair in women (and children); also called hirsutism. AlternateNames. Hypertrichosis; hirsutism; Excessive hair on females http://www.baptistnortheast.com/adamcontent/ency/article/003148.asp

88. Hirsutism . hirsutism is not a disease.......hirsutism. Definition Excessive growth of facial or body hair in women iscalled hirsutism. http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00051360.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources 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:

89. Hirsutism hirsutism (also see the related topic of PCOS). There are two conditions characterizedby generalized hair growth that do not represent true hirsutism http://www.bouldermedicalcenter.com/Articles/Hirsutism.htm

Hirsutism (also see the related topic of PCOS) Thomas Higgins, M.D. Hirsutism is the development of androgen-dependent terminal body hair in a woman in places in which terminal hair is normally not found. Terminal body hairs are the stiff, pigmented hairs normally seen in men on the face, chest, abdomen, and back, and which are not normal in women. A woman's definition of hirsutism may differ depending upon her ethnic background and upon her interpretation of normal, which is often influenced by popular images of hairless female beauty. Any definition of normal body hair must take into consideration race and ethnicity. Most Asian and Native American women have little body hair, while Mediterranean women on average have moderately heavy body hair. The most important consideration, whatever the woman's background, is whether the pattern of hair growth has changed or the rate of growth has increased. There are two conditions characterized by generalized hair growth that do not represent true hirsutism: Androgen-independent hair, which is the soft, vellus, unpigmented hair that covers the entire body. In infants, this hair is called lanugo.

90. Hirsutism Back to John Murtagh indexhirsutism. What is it? hirsutism is the presenceof excessive body or facial hair. For women, the areas http://www.nevdgp.org.au/ginf2/murtagh/womens/Hirsutism.htm

Hirsutism What is it? Hirsutism is the presence of excessive body or facial hair. For women, the areas most affected are the 'beard' area (upper lip, chin, front of the ears), the chest, the abdomen and the front of the thighs. The condition varies from being mild and hardly noticeable to being obvious. What is normal? Many women feel they are very 'hairy', but if this occurs in the normal female hair-growth areas (such as the armpit, forearms, pubic area and around the nipples) there is no cause for concern. A tendency to be 'hairy' may run in families or be prevalent in some races, such as those from the Mediterranean region. Even if the hair growth seems to be in a male pattern, there is usually no serious underlying cause and the problem can be treated. What causes it? Often hairiness runs in families or is more common in certain races, such as negroids. It is rare in orientals. Certain medications, such as anti-epilepsy drugs and some oral contraceptive pills, can cause it. Uncommonly, it can be due to a hormone imbalance, or to cysts or tumours of the ovaries or adrenal glands. What can be done?

91. Unwanted Hair Growth -- Discovery Health -- Hair, Hirsutism and socially. The medical term for abnormal hair growth is hirsutism,but determining what is abnormal is not always simple. Even http://health.discovery.com/centers/skincare/hirsutism/unwanted_hair.html

New Hope for Dealing with Unwanted Hair By Joseph Gonzalez Adolescence hit Paula D. with too much hair in all the wrong places. As a teenager, she could do little except feel bad about herself. But once Paula had the means, she embarked on a two-year, several-thousand-dollar course of electrolysis treatments to remove hair from her bikini area and upper lip. She underwent laser treatments to clear up her arms, and still waxes her legs once a month. Now in her 40s, Paula has her body hair under control, but those negative adolescent feelings still surface from time to time. In a society that often sets impossibly high standards for feminine beauty, excessive facial and body hair in a woman can be a heavy burden, both psychologically and socially. The medical term for abnormal hair growth is hirsutism , but determining what is abnormal is not always simple. Even apparently hairless skin may be covered with short, soft, usually colorless hairs, called vellus hairs. Hair growth may be considered abnormal in a woman when these fine hairs are replaced by longer, coarser terminal Why Some Women Have More Hair Heredity and hormones determine the amount and distribution of body hair. Women of Mediterranean descent tend to have more hair than Nordic or Asian women. Even within an ethnic group, women in some families may tend to have more hair than average.

92. Zebra Card SK-001: Localized Hirsutism Localized hirsutism. (1), Localized hirsutism after radical inguinal lymphadenectomyletter. Finck SJ, Cochran AJ, et al. N Engl J Med 1981 Oct 15;305(16)958. http://www.zebracards.com/SK-001.html

Zebra Cards Update Skin SK-001 Nav Localized hirsutism Differential Diagnosis Top Nav associated with localized hypervascularity and low-grade inflammation Discussion not available online Top Nav Update Comments Top Nav Mentions several cutaneous signs to seek on the lower back: Lipomata may be a sign of spina bifida or of a dumbbell-shaped lipoma extending into the cauda equina via a bony defect. A hairy patch, especially in conjunction with a lipoma, gives a reinforced indication of underlying bony pathology. Birth marks or excessive port wine marks may also indicate spinal dysraphism. A patchy reddened coloration may indicate either infection or the long-term use of a heating element, which results in mottling of the skin (see Mergener's paper, below). The tuft of hair associated with spinal dysraphism has been called the "Faun's beard" because it bears some resemblance to the beard of the faun in Roman mythology. [ Tethered cord syndrome is caused by malascent of the conus medullaris. Symptoms may not appear until adulthood, however. Several clinical features may be encountered, including cutaneous stigmata of spinal dysraphism in 62%. [ Pictures, plus a nice one-page review. [

93. Hair - Excessive On Females Encyclopedia Symptoms - H - Hair - excessive on females. Hair - excessive onfemales. Alternate Names Hypertrichosis; hirsutism; Excessive hair on females. http://www.rwjhamilton.org/Atoz/encyclopedia/article/003148.asp

For a complete list of hospital classes and events, click here to connect to HealthConnection Online Medical Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Symptoms H -> Hair - excessive on females Hair - excessive on females Alternate 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. Causes may be hereditary, or involve endocrine system abnormalities, or certain medications such as minoxidil, androgenic steroids, or testosterone . Endocrine abnormalities which can result in excessive hair growth are acromegaly precocious puberty congenital adrenal hyperplasia , and ovarian lesions. 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 include a family history of hirsutism, endocrine disorders, use of androgens (androgenic steroids or testosterone), and older age. Common Causes: can be normal depending on racial and geographic origin familial (common for the family) menopause overactive adrenal gland medications (such as testosterone and minoxidil) ovarian cysts tumor , or cancer pregnancy puberty idiopathic (no known cause) acromegaly adrenocortical carcinoma anovulatory bleeding classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia hyperprolactinemia nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia

94. Surgery Door - Medical Conditions hirsutism Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Medical Conditions last reviewedOctober 2000. What is hirsutism ? How does hirsutism occur ? http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcon/detail2.asp?level2=Hirsutism

95. Diagnose-Me: Conditions: Hirsutism hirsutism, Signs, symptoms and indicators Conditions that suggest it Contributingrisk factors Recommendations, Signs, symptoms indicators of hirsutism http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C66564.html

Home FAQ Start The Analyst Last updated: Dec 20, 2002 Hirsutism Signs, symptoms and indicators Conditions that suggest it Contributing risk factors Recommendations Hirsutism is the term used for excessive hair growth in women. It refers to a male pattern of hair, i.e. in the moustache and beard areas, or occurring more thickly than usual on the limbs. There may be hairs on the chest or an extension of pubic hair on to the abdomen and thighs. What is considered normal for a woman, and what is considered hirsute, depends on cultural factors and race. Hirsutism is very common. Hirsutism is nearly always genetic in origin. In families where hirsutism is normal, both female and male relatives may have more hair than average. Although some women with hirsutism have increased amounts of male hormones (e.g. DHEA or testosterone ), most have normal levels. The problem in these women is that the hairs are more sensitive than normal to small amounts of hormone . The hairs grow more quickly and thicker in response to it. The increased growth is usually first noted in late teenage years and tends to gradually get more severe as the woman gets older. If it occurs either with or without acne after hormone use, it is a sign of elevated

96. Overcoming Infertility hirsutism. Hair (particularly, ' terminal hair hair that is thickand pigmented) on the face, chest (between the breasts or around http://www.jansen.com.au/glossary.asp?keyword=hirsutism

97. Dermatology - Excessive Hairiness (Hirsutism) Excessive Hairiness (hirsutism). What is excessive hairiness? Excessivehairiness, also known as hirsutism, is characterized by abnormal http://www.sw.org/clinical_content/adult/derm/xcesshair.htm

Excessive Hairiness (Hirsutism) What is excessive hairiness? Excessive hairiness, also known as hirsutism, is characterized by abnormal hair growth on areas of skin that are not normally hairy. Although the condition can affect both men and women, it usually only presents a problem to women. What causes excessive hairiness? Excessive hairiness tends to run in families, especially in families of Mediterranean descent. The excessive hairiness in children and women may be caused by pituitary or adrenal glands disorders. In addition, women may develop excessive hairiness after menopause. Anabolic steroids or corticosteroids, and certain medications, also may cause excessive hairiness. How is excessive hairiness diagnosed? Although diagnosis of excessive hairiness can be diagnosed with a medical history and physical examination, finding the underlying cause for the condition may include blood tests, if an endocrine disorder is suspected. Treatment for excessive hairiness: Specific treatment for excessive hairiness will be determined by your physician based on: your age, overall health, and medical history

98. HIRSUTISM hirsutism 1. Which of the following is incorrect? a) Each hyperplasia.b) hirsutism associated with anovulation is slow to develop. c http://www.som.tulane.edu/departments/ob-gyn/ReproEndo/HIRSUT_Quest.htm

HIRSUTISM 1. Which of the following is incorrect? a) Each hair follicle develops at about 6 weeks of gestation as a derivitive of epidermis. b) Hair growth begins with proliferation of epithelial cells at the base of an epithelial column in contact with the dermal papilla. c) The total endowment of hair follicles is made at an early gestational stage. d) The concentration of hair follicles on facial skin does not differ between sexes. 2. Which ethnic group tends to have the greatest hair density? a) Asian b) African c) Caucasian d) Arabic 3. Match the name with the phase of growth: a. Telogen rapid involution phase b. Catgen growth phase c. Anagen quiescent phase 4. Length of hair is influenced by a. serum androgen concentration b. duration of anagen phase c. concentration of serum SHBG d. free circulating androgen level 5. What effects do the following have on hair growth? a. androgens b. estrogens c. progestins 6. Define: Lanugo hair Terminal hair Vellus hair Sexual hair Hypertrichosis 7. Which of the following conditions is not associated with hirsutism? a) acrogmegally b) anorexia nervosa c) encephalitis d) multiple sclerosis e) high dose medroxyprogesterone acetate 8. Describe the site of synthesis for the following androgens:

99. NEJM -- Idiopathic Hirsutism--an Ovarian Abnormality Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine Idiopathichirsutisman ovarian abnormality. Idiopathic hirsutism. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/294/12/637

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Previous Volume 294:637-640 March 18, 1976 Number 12 Next Idiopathic hirsutisman ovarian abnormality MA Kirschner, IR Zucker, and D Jespersen Table of Contents Find Similar Articles in the Journal Notify a friend about this article Add to Personal Archive ... Related Articles in Medline Articles in Medline by Author: Kirschner, M. A. Jespersen, D. Medline Citation Abstract This article has been cited by other articles: Azziz, R., Carmina, E., Sawaya, M. E. (2000). Idiopathic Hirsutism. Endocr Rev [Abstract] [Full Text] HOME SEARCH ... HELP Comments and questions? Please contact us The New England Journal of Medicine is owned, published, and Massachusetts Medical Society

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