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The word is from early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". [2] It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, [3] especially if it develops well after puberty. [4] Cultural stigma against hirsutism can cause much psychological distress and social difficulty. [5]
Hirsutism is a condition that causes excessive facial hair growth in women due to an increase in androgens. This hormonal change can cause fine, "vellous" hair follicles to produce larger, darker ...
A relatively small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard. The condition is called hirsutism. It is usually the result of polycystic ovary syndrome which causes excess testosterone and an over-sensitivity to testosterone, thus (to a greater or lesser extent) results in male pattern hair growth, among other symptoms.
Hair diseases are illnesses that impact the persistence and regular growth of hair. Types of hair diseases include folliculitis , hirsutism , hypertrichosis , hypotrichosis ( alopecia ), Menkes kinky hair syndrome , monilethrix , and piedra .
Hypertrichosis is often mistakenly classified as hirsutism. [1] Hirsutism is a type of hypertrichosis exclusive to women and children, resulting from an excess of androgen-sensitive hair growth. [16] Patients with hirsutism exhibit patterns of adult male hair growth. [1] Chest and back hair are often present on women with hirsutism. [16]
An androgen-dependent condition, disease, disorder, or syndrome, is a medical condition that is, in part or full, dependent on, or is sensitive to, the presence of androgenic activity in the body. [ citation needed ]
Diabetes mellitus, deep voice, hirsutism, clitoral hypertrophy, adrenal cortical hyperplasia or adenoma amenorrhoea, hypertension and osteoporosis. [1] Usual onset: Post menopausal. [2] Diagnostic method: Clinical findings. [2] Differential diagnosis: Acquired adrenogenital syndrome, empty sella syndrome, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome ...
Individuals with this condition may suffer with low self esteem and mental health issues due to societal perceptions of what a "normal" appearance should be. [2] The mechanism of prepubertal hypertrichosis is unclear, but causes may include genetics, systemic illnesses, or medications. [3] [4] A child that has prepubertal hypertrichosis