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    GlossaryHirsutism (increased hair growth)

    excessive male-pattern hair growth in women due to androgens

    Hirsutism is a condition characterized by excessive, male-pattern hair growth in women, typically on areas where men usually grow hair, such as the face, chest, and back. This condition is often caused by an excess of androgens (male hormones) and can be associated with underlying medical issues like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or adrenal gland disorders.

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      Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals

      research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals

      32 citations, January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
      Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers

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      11 citations, February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology”
      Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

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      6 citations, March 2021 in “Frontiers in surgery”
      A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
      Physiological Changes in the Skin During Pregnancy

      research Physiological Changes in the Skin During Pregnancy

      96 citations, January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

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