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	Hirsutism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hirsutism is defined as excessive and increased hair growth in women in locations where the occurrence of terminal hair normally is minimal or absent.
		Hirsutism is a symptom rather than a disease and may be a sign of a more serious medical indication, especially if it develops well after puberty.
		Hirsutism only affects women since the rising of androgens cause a male pattern of body hair, particularly in locations where women normally do not develop terminal hair within their puberty (chest, abdomen, back, limbs and face).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hirsutism (340 words)

	Hirsutism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Hirsutism - Hirsutism is defined as the excessive growth of thick dark hair in locations where hair growth in women usually is minimal or absent.
		Hirsutism - Although hirsutism is broadly defined as excessive hairiness, the common clinical use of the term is in reference to women with excess growth of...
		Hirsutism is defined as a male pattern of hair distribution in a female with the hair being transformed from fine vellus to visible, coarse terminal...
	hirsutism.arnovalleycommunity.com (1914 words)

	Hirsutism - causes and treatments
		The complaint of hirsutism is common and often accompanied by severe anxiety and social stress.
		Hirsutism related to PCOS usually begins around the time of the menarche and increases slowly and steadily in the teens and twenties.
		Hirsutism due to PCOS may be severe and effect all androgen-dependant areas on the face and body.
	hirsutism.homestead.com (1264 words)

	eMedicine - Hirsutism : Article by George T Griffing, MD
		Background: Although hirsutism is broadly defined as excessive hairiness, the common clinical use of the term is in reference to women with excess growth of terminal hair in a male pattern.
		Hirsutism in prepubertal children occurs equally between sexes, is usually a sign of precocious puberty, and may signify a serious underlying disease.
		CAH causing hirsutism is due to 1 of 3 cortisol biosynthetic defects, ie, 21-hydroxylase deficiency, 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, or 11 beta-hydroxylase deficiency.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic1017.htm (5300 words)

	Hair : Women Beauty
		During menopause, hirsutism is characterized by the thinning of underarm and pubic hair with gradual hair growth in other parts of the body.
		Hirsutism is a sign of increased androgen action on hair follicles, from increased circulating levels of androgens or increased sensitivity of hair follicles to normal levels of circulating androgens.
		If hirsutism is accompanied by other symptoms such as acne, amenorrhea, deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass or loss of breast tissue, this may signal a hormonal abnormality.
	www.womenfitness.net /beauty/hair/hirsutism.htm (1417 words)

	Hirsutism
		Secondary hirsutism is most often associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (an inherited hormonal disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, biochemical abnormalities, and obesity).
		A woman whose hirsutism is caused by an increase in male hormones has a pattern of hair growth similar to that of a man. A woman whose hirsutism is not hormone-related has long, fine hairs on her face, arms, chest, and back.
		Treatment of secondary hirsutism is determined by the underlying cause of the condition.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/hirsutism_pr.jsp (575 words)

	hirsutism / hypertrichosis - everywhere hair!
		Hirsutism is the medical term for excess body or facial hair in women.
		Hirsutism is considered a disease by many medical authorities and can be the result of a serious underlying disorder that can be easily be ruled out with a medical history and some simple blood tests.
		Hirsutism is usually caused by an increased production of a group of hormones called androgens ("male hormones") or an increased sensitivity of the skin to these hormones.
	www.keratin.com /ah/ah001.shtml (659 words)

	Hirsutism (Excess Hair) -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Hirsutism is a condition in which too much hair grows on the face or body.
		Hirsutism can be caused by abnormally high levels of male hormones (called androgens).
		Hirsutism can also be caused by hair follicles that are overly sensitive to male hormones.
	familydoctor.org /210.xml (750 words)

	Hairchick.com - Hirsutism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Hirsutism is a condition in which women suffer from excessive hair - in some cases, as much hair on the face and body as men.
		This means, women with hirsutism may grow hair on their chest, face, and even back as well as on their legs and arms.
		Since hirsutism is now accepted as a medical condition, some women may find that their health coverage covers some or all of their hair removal treatments, which can allow women to get permanent hair removal and thus resolve the problem.
	www.hairchick.com /excess_hair/hirsutism.php (551 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Hirsutism in Women
		When hirsutism is associated with obesity and menstrual abnormalities, the source of androgen excess is often ovarian, typically polycystic ovary syndrome.
		Among standard treatments of hirsutism in women are camouflaging with heavy makeup, bleaching, and removal with physical methods, such as rubbing, cutting, shaving, plucking, waxing, or "sugaring" (plucking of a large area, similar to waxing but with use of a paste and cloth strips).
		Hirsutism should be considered part of the androgen-excess syndrome unless another cause (eg, masculinizing tumor, androgenic-drug use) can be established.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2000/06_00/bergfeld.htm (2863 words)

	Comparison of flutamide and spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism: a randomized controlled trial
		Hirsutism, acne, seborrhea, alopecia, and side effects were monitored monthly for a treatment period of 9 months and a follow-up after treatment period of 6 months.
		The present observation of a decrease in serum DHEAS levels in the flutamide-treated group of hirsute patients is in agreement with these findings and may play a positive role in the treatment of androgenic skin disorders of adrenal origin.
		In conclusion, the present data clearly demonstrate that flutamide is remarkably effective in the treatment of hirsutism, seborrhea, acne, and androgen-dependent hair loss and that it represents a significant improvement in the management of androgen-dependent skin diseases compared with a standard therapeutic agent such as spironolactone.
	www.fernand.labrie.crchul.ulaval.ca /flabrie/pub/241.htm (3154 words)

	Hirsutism andCAH, CARES Foundation
		Hirsutism indicates the presence of excess terminal hair growth in areas of the body that are androgen-sensitive.
		Measuring the degree of hirsutism in 11 areas of the body, the FG scale can range from 0 – 44 (the higher the score, the more severe the hirsutism).
		Then, if hirsutism is the problem, discuss the various options presented here with your endocrinologist and/or dermatologist and find a treatment plan that you are comfortable with.
	www.caresfoundation.org /hirsutism.html (2497 words)

	Hirsutism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		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.
		Ovarian tumors: Hirsutism caused by an androgen-secreting tumor is most likely to occur later in life and progress more rapidly than when the cause is the polycystic ovary syndrome.
		Hirsutism can be effectively treated in many women with nonpharmacologic methods and an oral contraceptive, assuming that they do not wish to become pregnant.
	www.bouldermedicalcenter.com /Articles/Hirsutism.htm (1236 words)

	ThirdAge: Hirsutism: It Is Treatable
		Hirsutism can also be a side effect of certain medications, and in very rare cases, it can be a manifestation of congenital endocrine problems or tumors of the ovaries or adrenal glands.
		A non-androgen form of hirsutism (familial hypertrichosis) is associated with the growth of finer hair, and does not respond to medicines that interfere with androgen production.
		Many women with hirsutism don't mention the condition to their doctors, or may hide it by removing the hair before they go to the doctor.
	www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/14733.html (834 words)

	Hormones and Unwanted Hair
		There are other excuses doctors give for not treating hirsutism but women with increased hair should not be put off by them.
		Testosterone is thought of as the male hormone but this is not strictly accurate because it is present in active levels in women as well as men.
		Proper treatment of the hirsutism to reduce ingrown hairs is important to maintain smooth skin coloring.
	www.hormonehelpny.com /column/hirsutism.htm (3441 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Condition: Hirsutism
		Hirsutism is the term used for excessive hair growth in women.
		An ultrasound examination of the ovaries may be necessary as one common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovaries.
		It has been a tradition to divide patients with hirsutism into those with no elevation of serum androgen levels and no other clinical features ('idiopathic hirsutism') and those with an identifiable endocrine imbalance (most commonly PCOS or rarely other causes).
	www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C66564.html (676 words)

	Hirsutism
		Hirsutism is a condition of abnormal hair growth which in women can be characterized by excessive growth on all body areas, but can be especially prominent on the face, including the upper lip and chin.
		Other areas of concern to women is hair growth on the breasts, lower abdomen, and dark, heavy growth on arms and legs.
		Because hirsutism can be very embarrassing, many women opt to use waxing and electrolysis as a means to treat it.
	www.dermalase.net /hirsutism.html (411 words)

	eMedicine - Hirsutism : Article by Herbert P Goodheart, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Although the terms hirsutism and hypertrichosis often are used interchangeably, hypertrichosis actually refers to excess hair (terminal or vellus) in areas that are not predominantly androgen dependent.
		However, when hirsutism in women is accompanied by masculinizing signs or symptoms, particularly when these arise well after puberty, hirsutism may be a manifestation of a more serious underlying disorder such as an ovarian or adrenal neoplasm.
		Hirsutism indicative of underlying endocrinopathy varies from culture to culture, depending on the incidence of the various endocrinopathies in a particular society.
	www.emedicine.com /derm/topic472.htm (4482 words)

	hirsutism / hypertrichosis - hyperandrogenism
		Androgen induced hirsutism is characterized by hair growth in androgen sensitive hair follicles - primarily the beard, mustache, and escutcheon (area between the belly button and the top of the pubic hair).
		Women are often first aware of PCOS through a variety of symptoms including irregular menstrual cycles (anovulation), hirsutism often beginning in teens and early 20s, and a progressive increase in hair growth with age.
		So hirsutism may be the result of an excess of androgens, but it may also be idiopathic, secondary to increased responsiveness of hair follicles to normal circulating levels of androgens.
	www.keratin.com /ah/ah027.shtml (1013 words)

	The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: Hirsutism
		In families where hirsutism is normal, both female and male relatives may have more hair than average.
		Because SHBG is often low in women with hirsutism, free testosterone is elevated while the total testosterone concentration is normal.
		Laser therapies have not been in use long enough for hirsutism to fully determine how permanent the hair destruction is. Laser treatment should not be used by dark-skinned women and is less effective with blond, red or white hair.
	www.digitalnaturopath.com /cond/C66489.html (1314 words)

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		Hirsutism is excessive growth of dark, coarse body and facial hair in women.
		The specific treatment for hirsutism depends on the extent of the problem, whether or not an underlying cause can be identified, and if so, what the root of that cause is. For example, an individual with hirsutism will usually be advised to discontinue medications that may be contributing to the condition.
		One small study of women with hirsutism found that acupuncture markedly reduced both hair density and hair length and significantly reduced their levels of the male sex hormone testosterone (a type of androgen).
	meta-ehealth.com /site/office/conditions/view_art_print.jsp?article=139 (1381 words)

	Sarahealth.com \| Hirsutism (Unwanted Hair) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Excessive hair growth on the face (especially around the chin), breasts or chests, or male-patterned hair growth on the body is known as hirsutism.
		Obesity: Certain body types (wherein more of the weight is carried in the upper body) are more susceptible to hirsutism because they are associated with insulin resistance (see the Diabetes Page for more information).
		It even explains the difference between hirsutism and hypertrichosis (to find out what it is, follow the link!).
	www.sarahealth.com /health_hirsutism.html (2678 words)

	Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine - PCOS and Hirsutism
		Women with PCOS experience increased body hair (hirsutism), increased weight and infertility due to both lack of ovulation and recurrent miscarriage.
		Hirsutism is excessive body hair on a woman, similar to that of a man. Affecting approximately seven percent of women ages 18 to 45 years, hirsutism may indicate the presence of other hormonal problems that require examination.
		The most common cause of hirsutism is an extra amount of male hormones or androgens.
	www.csmc.edu /3823.html (558 words)

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