research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.
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 Minoxidil Induced Hypertrichosis in a 2-Year-Old Child
A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Hirsutism in Adolescent Females
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Postcast Hypertrichosis in a Patient with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A patient with hair loss condition grew excessive hair in areas covered by a cast.
research Acquired Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Diazoxide
A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
research Green Tea Extract: A Novel Addition to the Antihirsutism Armamentarium?
Green tea extract may help reduce excessive hair growth.
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 Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research An Evaluation of the Available Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.
research Correlation of Cutaneous Findings and Sonographic Ovarian Morphology in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Skin problems like acne and excessive hair growth are common in people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, especially those with 15-16 follicles in their ovaries.
research The Management of Hirsutism
The document helps doctors recognize and treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Hair Disorders Update: Alopecia to Hirsutism
New treatments for hair loss and excessive hair growth show promise with few side effects and advancements in laser technology.
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 Long-Term Opioid Adverse Drug Reaction Management in Cancer Patients
Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.