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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Hirsutism," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Hirsutism in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Hirsutism when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Hirsutism, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Practical help
This author really relates to the problem solving that needs to be done for POCS.Well worth the money!Thanks!

Excellent Resource
Ms. Amoroso's book is well-written, accurate and up-to-date. She discusses all of the existing medications and technologies for ameliorating the side effects of androgen excess disorders. A must-read for anyone suffering from hirsutism or other symptoms of androgen excess. Well Done!

Unwanted Hair No Longer
Unwanted Hair and Managing Hirsutism: A Book for Women is a must-have book for any woman who has questions about excess or unwanted hair. What happens after the first time you shave your legs or your eyebrows? How did you get those pesky hairs on your upper lip or on your chin?What are the causes and treatments for hirsutism? Explore the biological changes and phases of hair growth from birth to midlife: from fuzzy baby hair to coarse hair, excess hair, and no hair growth at all. Monique proudly announced that she did not shave her legs for the Oscar's while many other celebrities undoubtedly got Brazilian and eyebrow waxes. What do you think about the pervading culture of hair removal? This book is an excellent resource for mothers to share with their daughters; for individuals with hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); and for those who want to know the differences between waxing, tweezing, shaving, bleaching, body sugaring, threading, laser treatment, and electrolysis. Learn how to embrace and manage your unwanted hair and the right questions to ask doctors, hair removal specialists, and, most importantly, yourself. ... Read more

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Chapters: Trichotillomania, Hirsutism, Pili Multigemini, Alopecia Areata, Baldness, Hypertrichosis, Ingrown Nail, Hyperhidrosis, Onychomycosis, Androgenic Alopecia, Nail Disease, Clubbing, Menkes Disease, Paronychia, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Nail Biting, Nail-patella Syndrome, Rubinstein-taybi Syndrome, Alopecia Universalis, Sabinas Brittle Hair Syndrome, Leukonychia, Darier's Disease, Pachyonychia Congenita, Blue Nails, Beau's Lines, Psoriatic Nails, Uncombable Hair Syndrome, Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, Muehrcke's Lines, Pityriasis Amiantacea, Mees' Lines, Yellow Nail Syndrome, Subungual Hematoma, Hangnail, Anhidrosis, Ingrown Hair, Chromhidrosis, Twenty-Nail Dystrophy, Traction Alopecia, Fox-fordyce Disease, Trichomycosis Axillaris, Onychotillomania, Monilethrix, Koilonychia, Lichen Planopilaris, Splinter Hemorrhage, Alopecia Totalis, Terry's Nails, Playstation Palmar Hidradenitis, Laxometer, Marie Antoinette Syndrome, Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica of Bazex, Cicatricial Alopecia, Telogen Effluvium, Congenital Onychodysplasia of the Index Fingers, Alopecia Mucinosa, Onychogryphosis, Runner's Toe, Whitlow, Trichorrhexis Invaginata, Lichen Spinulosus, Racquet Nail, Acute Paronychia, Onycholysis, Kinking Hair, Wooly Hair, Recurrent Palmoplantar Hidradenitis, Neoplasms of the Nailbed, Erosive Pustular Dermatitis of the Scalp, Anonychia, Median Nail Dystrophy, Acral Fibrokeratoma, Pili Annulati, Tycoon's Cap, Half and Half Nails, Chronic Paronychia, Tufted Folliculitis, Onychauxis, Onychomadesis, Melanonychia, Reactive Perforating Collagenosis, Granulosis Rubra Nasi, Pincer Nails, Congenital Hypertrophy of the Lateral Fold of the Hallux, Acquired Perforating Dermatosis, Pterygium Inversum Unguis, Parakeratosis Pustulosa, Triangular Alopecia, Purpura of the Nail Beds, Folliculitis Decalvans, Ross' Syndrome, Onychomatricoma, Pili Pseudoannulati, Kyrle Disease, Pterygium Unguis, Pseudopelade of Brocq, ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=200030 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2582 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Visual clues aid PCOS diagnosis. (Hidden Hirsutism).(polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Author: Nicholas Mulcahy
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 5Page: 45(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2010. The length of the article is 509 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Differential Dx of hirsutism: what to screen for.(ACROSS SPECIALTIES)
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2010
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 41Issue: 9Page: 40(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 457 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Address androgen excess in women with hirsutism symptoms.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 11Page: 46(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on May 15, 2007. The length of the article is 831 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hirsutism often not skin deep; look for disorders: women can pluck hairs on the chin and the belly, so be sure to do an undressed, full-body exam.(Metabolic Disorders)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 15, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 10Page: 15(1)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 833 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hirsutism often not just skin deep; look for other disorders.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 6Page: 61(1)

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Abstract: How to manage hirsutism in a woman depends on several factors, including the underlying cause, contraceptive needs, and the patient's preference. To many patients, appearance is the most important consideration. However, the increased risks conveyed by long-term androgen excess are more significant. In this article, Dr Bergfeld describes, with illustrations, the clinical presentation of hirsutism and how to evaluate patients for androgen excess. In addition, she summarizes the various therapeutic approaches that are available, their advantages and limitations, and combinations that have shown the best success. Bergfeld WF. Hirsutism in women: effective therapy that is safe for long-term use. Postgrad Med 107(7):93-104 ... Read more