research A Case of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Acquisita as a Sign of Malignancy
Excessive facial hair growth can indicate an underlying cancer.
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research Disorders of the Pilosebaceous Unit: Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia
Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Comprehensive Clinical Management of Hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism
Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
research Spironolactone Therapy in Hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Superficial Epidermolytic Ichthyosis—Hypertrichosis as a Clue to Diagnosis
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
research Hirsutism: From Brazil to a Place Near You
No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.
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 Hirsutism: Management and Therapeutic Options
Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Hypertrichosis
Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research The Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research Position Effect on FGF13 Associated with X-Linked Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis
FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
research Acquired Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Diazoxide
A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
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 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 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 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 Hypertrichosis
The document explains the types of excessive hair growth and how to manage it.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and/or Acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (Nafarelin)
Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
research Hypertrichosis Due to Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne in Hyperandrogenism
Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
research Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission
Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
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.