Can the Thyroid Cause Hirsutism? What the Evidence Says
Can the thyroid cause hirsutism? An underactive thyroid is a rare cause. Learn the link with PMOS (formerly PCOS), hair loss, and which thyroid tests help.
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Hirsutism and Menopause: Why Facial Hair Increases and What Helps
Hirsutism and menopause: why chin and facial hair often increase after menopause, which warning signs need checking, and what treatments work.
Hirsutism vs PCOS (PMOS): What Is the Difference?
What is the difference between hirsutism and PCOS (now PMOS)? Hirsutism is a symptom; PMOS is the most common cause. How they connect and differ.
How Is Hirsutism Diagnosed? Blood Tests, Ultrasound and Labs
How hirsutism is diagnosed: the Ferriman-Gallwey exam, which blood tests to expect, when ultrasound or scans are needed, and how to get accurate results.
How Can I Help a Friend With Hirsutism? A Guide for Friends and Family
How to help a friend with hirsutism: what to say, what not to say, how to talk to family, and the basics of causes and treatment.
How Many Times Do You Have to Pluck a Hair Before It Stops Growing?
How many times do you have to pluck a hair before it stops growing? What the evidence says about plucking, regrowth, and shaving vs plucking.
Hirsutism in Babies, Kids and Teens: What’s Normal and When to Worry
Hirsutism in babies, kids and teens: normal baby hair, early pubic hair, precocious puberty, PMOS in teens, treatment and when to see a pediatrician.
Drugs That Can Cause Hirsutism: 9 Medicines to Know
Which drugs can cause hirsutism or extra hair growth? Testosterone, anabolic steroids, danazol, valproate, minoxidil, cyclosporine and phenytoin, explained.
Can Hirsutism Be Cured Permanently? What Is Reversible
Can hirsutism be cured permanently? For most women it can be controlled, not cured. See when it goes away, what is reversible, and what works best.
What Is Virilization? Signs, Causes and When to Worry
Virilization means male-type changes in women, such as a deeper voice and an enlarged clitoris. Learn the signs, causes, tests and when to see a doctor.