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Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal. The word is from the early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, especially if it develops well after puberty. Cultural stigma against hirsutism can cause much psychological distress and social difficulty. Discrimination based on facial hirsutism often leads to the avoidance of social situations and to symptoms of anxiety and .
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Causes — why it happens
- ·PMOS
Treatment
- ·Birth control pills, antiandrogens, sensitizers
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4. Besides the extra hair, hirsutism can also cause:
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