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GlossaryHyperandrogenism

elevated androgen levels causing symptoms like excessive hair growth

Hyperandrogenism, also known as Androgen Excess, refers to a condition characterized by elevated levels of androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) in the body. This hormonal imbalance can lead to symptoms such as excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne, and scalp hair thinning in women. It is often associated with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and can have significant implications for reproductive and metabolic health.

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research Hyperandrogenism, Adrenal Dysfunction, and Hirsutism

13 citations , August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt”

Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.

research Hormonal Diagnosis of So-Called Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

25 citations , April 1988 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde”

Treatment balancing hormones stopped hair loss in most women with androgenetic alopecia.

research Association of Acne Tarda with Endocrinological Disorders

September 2022 in “Dermato”

Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.

Presence of Hyperandrogenemia in Cases Evaluated Due to Menstrual Irregularity: The Effect of Clinical and/or Biochemical Hyperandrogenemia on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Presence of Hyperandrogenemia in Cases Evaluated Due to Menstrual Irregularity: The Effect of Clinical and/or Biochemical Hyperandrogenemia on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

March 2025 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Elevated testosterone, DHEA-S, and FAI help identify PCOS risk in menstrual irregularities.

research Neuroendocrine Determinants of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

19 citations , March 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health”

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

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community Yes, your hair CAN get worse on dutasteride and fin DOES work better for some (With pictures over 1.5 years)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 220 upvotes 7 months ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hairlines for some, as experienced by the original poster. Finasteride worked better for them, and they suggest returning to it if dutasteride causes hair loss.