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10 Drugs That Can Cause Hirsutism

Hirsutism refers to the development of male pattern hair growth in women. It can be a familial trait or caused by a medical condition that leads to excess testosterone, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and androgen producing tumors in ovaries or adrenal glands. Also, there are several medications which can reportedly cause hirsutism… Continue reading 10 Drugs That Can Cause Hirsutism

Can Hirsutism Be Cured Permanently?

“Can hirsutism be cured permanently?” That’s a question that millions of women would like to know. The truth is, there is no simple answer to this question. When discussing treatment options for hirsutism, it can get a little complicated.  The Mayo Clinic defines hirsutism as a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Excessive amounts… Continue reading Can Hirsutism Be Cured Permanently?

Does Yoga Help With Hirsutism?

Hirsutism describes the presence of a male-pattern hair growth, meaning that there is thicker, darker hair growing in areas where men usually have more hair, such as the chin, chest, arms and legs, and the back. What is considered too much or too little body hair also often depends on the culture and ethnicity. Hirsutism… Continue reading Does Yoga Help With Hirsutism?

What Is Virilization?

Virilization or masculinization is a condition that leads to women developing male-pattern hair growth and other male/masculine characteristics. Virilization is caused by an excess production of testosterone or androgens which are the male sex hormones. In women with virilization, there is an imbalance between the female hormone estrogen and male hormones, androgens. Do Women Need… Continue reading What Is Virilization?

What Causes Excess Testosterone in Females?

If you have hirsutism you’ve probably wondered what causes the excess testosterone in your body, and even more importantly, what you can do about it. While it is normal for every woman to have both “male” and “female” hormones in her system, a hormonal imbalance can lead to various conditions. Hirsutism is one of them.… Continue reading What Causes Excess Testosterone in Females?

Can Hirsutism Be Blonde?

Many woman who struggle with excess fine, blonde hair in their face or on their bodies (excess peach-fuzz) wonder if they have hirsutism as well. After all, hirsutism describes a condition of excess hair growth, so it must be that, right?! So in order to answer the question “Can hirsutism be blonde?” once and for all,… Continue reading Can Hirsutism Be Blonde?

What You Can Do About the Dark Hairs on Your Chin

If you are female and are growing coarse, dark hairs on your chin, it could be indicative of a hormonal imbalance or hirsutism. While some woman struggle with peach fuzz (vellus hair), others suffer from male-pattern hair growth (hirsutism), which can lead to serious symptoms like social anxiety and depression. Chin hair is a cosmetic… Continue reading What You Can Do About the Dark Hairs on Your Chin

Spearmint for Hirsutism: The Best Capsules, Tea and Essential Oil

It’s all over the forums: “If you struggle with hirsutism, drink spearmint tea!” But does it really work and is there science behind the hype? We’ve done our research and the short answer is: Yes, there is reason to believe that spearmint can have a positive effect on hair growth caused by hirsutism. Reason enough… Continue reading Spearmint for Hirsutism: The Best Capsules, Tea and Essential Oil

How To Lower Androgen Levels in Females Naturally

Androgens are commonly known as “male sex hormones”, although this is not totally true because they are produced both in men and women. However, women usually have lower levels of androgens than men. In some cases, there is a hormonal imbalance and the androgen levels in women can raise, leading to effects such as growing… Continue reading How To Lower Androgen Levels in Females Naturally

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