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The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. When coarse, dark hairs grow where women typically do not grow dark hair, such as the lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back, the condition is called hirsutism.Exces... |
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Symptoms
Hirsutism triggered by tumors is very unusual.Hair follicles usually become enlarged, and the hairs themselves become...
Causes
Excessive hair growth in women is usually from too much male hormone(androgen). A common cause is polycystic ovarian ...
Tests
Diagnosis is based on a family history of hirsutism, a personal history of menstrual irregularities, and masculine tr...
Treatments
There are a variety of ways to remove unwanted hair:Bleaching -- lightening hair to make it less noticeable. Hair rem...
Complications
Hirsutism triggered by tumors is very unusual.Hair follicles usually become enlarged, and the hairs themselves become...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if:The hair grows rapidly. The hair growth is associated with male features such as acne, deepening...
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