What hirsutism is, what causes it and how it is diagnosed.
If you think of testosterone, you probably think of men. It’s thought of as a ‘male’ hormone. Truthfully, both men and women produce testosterone, but women produce much less of it than men do. In some instances, women can show signs of too much testosterone. What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone that belongs to … Read more
The human body has hair all over it. As you grow older, your body hair will also grow. The amount of hair on your body will be different from other people. Just as there is a difference in body hair growth from person to person, there is also a difference in the way people perceive … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a chronic condition that causes women to produce excess levels of androgens including testosterone, which is also called the “male” hormone. In some cases, PCOS can lead to diabetes and heart conditions, and may interfere with a woman’s menstrual cycle and ability to conceive. For many women with PCOS, … Read more
We all know that our hormones can wreak havoc with our bodies and our mood, but did you know just how much your hormones can affect the texture of your hair? In this post, we explore the facts to provide you with the right information about how your hormone levels and changes in your hormone … Read more
What Exactly is Hirsutism? Hirsutism is a medical condition that usually occurs in women, children, and in some cases, in men. While it more often occurs in people with origins from the Mediterranean, Middle-East, Africa, and Hispanic regions; it can impact anyone, from anywhere, at any point in their lifetime. Hirsutism presents as excess hair … Read more
While both of these medical conditions result in excess hair growth on a person’s body, there are key and very distinct differences between them. In this post, we explore both Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis in more detail to give you a definitive explanation of both. What is the Difference Between Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis? Hirsutism is the … Read more
If you’re like me, you probably spent quite some time in your younger years thinking that you were just unfortunate and that all that excess hair was just something you had to deal with. It took more than 10 years of struggle until I finally found out that what I had was hirsutism, a medical … Read more
If you have been reading up about the signs and symptoms of Hirsutism, you might now be looking for more information about any connection between excessive hair growth and acne. In essence, both are majorly impacted by hormonal changes in a person’s body, and as such, there is always going to be some connection between … Read more
The thyroid gland is a small piece of tissue located just below the Adam’s apple in the neck. Unbeknownst to most people, the gland is quite active and oversees many bodily functions that we take for granted. The thyroid helps to regulate our body temperature, controls the rate metabolism and propels growth and development of … Read more
Hirsutism is a common medical condition seen in women of all ages. It describes the presence of excess hair on areas such as the chin, chest, arms and legs, back and buttocks. Although Hirsutism is usually experienced by pre-menopausal women, hirsutism can still occur in those who have gone through menopause or are going through … Read more