research Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism in South India
Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Increased Frequency of Heterozygosity for 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Among Hirsute Females
Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.
research Targeting Pharmacological and Nanotechnology Based Therapeutics for Management of Hirsutism: A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.
research Unusual Case of Hirsutism From Prolactinoma Induced Dihydrotestosterone Elevation
A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
research Prevalence of Non-Scarring Alopecia Among Female Patients Complaining of Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth (hirsutism) also experience a common type of non-scarring hair loss called Androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
research A Rare Clinical Image of Hypertrichosis (Werewolf Syndrome)
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
research A Benign Cause of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
research The Clinical Differences in 2:4 Finger Ratios of Hirsute Women
Women with excessive hair growth tend to have shorter index and ring fingers compared to others.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.
research Nicotinic Acid Suppresses Sebaceous Lipid Synthesis of Human Sebocytes via Activating Hydroxycarboxylic Acid Receptor 2 (HCA2)
Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis With a Copy Number Variation on Chromosome 17q24
A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Topical Minoxidil
A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Presented with Postmenopausal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Spironolactone Treatment of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda-Associated Hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
research Hypertrichosis Secondary to Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Hypertrichosis
Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Hypertrichosis
The document explains the types of excessive hair growth and how to manage it.
research A Novel Use of Spironolactone: Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone is effective in treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Suprabasal Desmoglein 3 Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Results in Hyperproliferation and Abnormal Differentiation
Overexpressing Dsg3 in mice skin causes excessive cell growth and abnormal skin development.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovaries in Women with Self-Reported Symptoms of Oligomenorrhoea and/or Hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.
research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Hypertrichosis and Congenital Anomalies Associated With Maternal Use of Minoxidil
Minoxidil use during pregnancy can cause excessive hair growth and multiple birth defects in the baby.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.