research Hirsutism: A Clinico-Investigative Study
Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Use of Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Infantile Generalized Hypertrichosis Caused by Topical Minoxidil
Topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth in children, so use it carefully.
research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Efalizumab-Induced Hypertrichosis
Efalizumab can cause unexpected excessive hair growth.
research Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
research Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor and Postmenopausal Hirsutism with Signs of Virilization
A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
research Hypertrichosis of the Pinnae in a Patient Using Panitumumab
Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.
research Diagnosis and Treatments of Hirsutism: Where Are We?
Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
research Hirsutism And Hypertrichosis In Adults: Investigations And Treatment
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
research Cost-Effective Therapy in Patients with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.
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.
research Answer
Cyclosporine-A can cause excessive hair growth, which usually stops after discontinuing the drug.
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 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 Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Topical Minoxidil
A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Hypertrichosis Secondary to Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Severe Hirsutism: Results of a Double-Blind Dose-Ranging Study
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Is as Effective as Daily Administration for the Treatment of Hirsute Women
Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Flutamide Was More Effective Than Finasteride for Idiopathic Hirsutism
Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Update on Idiopathic Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in a Child with Alopecia Areata
A child used a hair growth lotion for hair loss, but it caused excessive hair growth on his face and neck instead.
research Lasers in Onychomycosis
Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
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.