What Causes Excess Testosterone in Females? Signs and Causes
What causes excess testosterone in females? PMOS (formerly PCOS) is the most common cause. Learn the signs of too much testosterone, tests and treatments.
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Hirsutism and Cushing’s Syndrome: Signs, Tests and Treatment
Can Cushing’s syndrome cause hirsutism? Yes, but rarely. Learn the signs that set it apart from PMOS (formerly PCOS), when to test, and treatment options.
Can Hirsutism Be Blonde? Light Hair, Peach Fuzz and Treatment
Can hirsutism be blonde? How to tell coarse hirsutism from peach fuzz, what causes it, and why laser works poorly on light hair while electrolysis works.
Dating with Hirsutism: This Is What It’s Really Like
What dating with hirsutism is like: one woman’s honest story about stubble, intimacy and self-worth, plus what research says about getting support.
Dark Hairs on Your Chin: Why They Grow and What You Can Do
Dark hairs on your chin are common, including at 30. Learn when chin hair is normal, when it points to PMOS, and which removal options work best.
Spearmint for Hirsutism: Tea, Capsules or Oil? What Studies Show
Does spearmint tea help hirsutism? What the two human studies found, how much tea they used, tea vs capsules vs essential oil, and safety.
Shaving Your Face as a Woman: The Complete How-To Guide
Shaving your face as a woman: why hair won’t grow back thicker, which razor to use, step-by-step technique, and how to prevent razor bumps.
Permanent Hair Removal Guide: Laser vs IPL vs Electrolysis
Laser, IPL and electrolysis compared: how permanent each is, who they suit, sessions, side effects and what the evidence shows for women with hirsutism.
How to Stop Hair Growth on a Woman’s Face: What Really Works
How to stop hair growth on a woman’s face: evidence on eflornithine cream, laser, electrolysis, the pill and anti-androgens, plus what to expect from each.
Is There a Good Over-the-Counter Anti-Androgen for Hirsutism?
Is there an over-the-counter anti-androgen for hirsutism? What spironolactone, spearmint, inositol and progesterone cream can and cannot do.