Causes & diagnosis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic condition that affects 10% of women of reproductive age. It leads to symptoms such as weight gain, acne, hair loss, irregular menstruation, anxiety, depression, and also hirsutism, the presence of excess hair growth. And unlike its name, having polycystic ovaries, meaning a large number of follicles in the … Read more

Hirsutism is a condition experienced by around 5-10% of all women. It describes the growth of too much hair on the face or other parts of the body, such as the chin, chest, stomach, arms, legs and back. But hair growth is a subjective experience. What feels like too much body hair to one woman … Read more

Abnormal hair growth can occur in both men and women. Understandably, the amount of hair that is noticeable on any person’s body can vary greatly from one person to the next. While there are more women than men who raise concerns with their physician about excess hair growth, Hirsutism in men is a real issue … Read more

Does Werewolf Syndrome actually exist? Or is it just a myth? Regardless of the way in which this condition is depicted in the movies or by Hollywood, Werewolf Syndrome does actually exist! What is Human Werewolf Syndrome? It is known in the medical world as Hypertrichosis, and it is a condition that usually presents with … Read more

Hirsutism, the presence of male pattern hair growth, is a medical condition that is commonly associated with women of reproductive age. But pre-adolescents and pre-teens may also be affected by it. There is not much medical research on hirsutism in babies and toddlers at this point in time. As with adult hirsutism, the growth of … Read more

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 … Read more

“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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

The human body secretes over fifty different hormones. Each plays its own unique role in keeping the body healthy and alive. One of the most important amongst them is the hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol helps to regulate our blood pressure and our sleep-wake cycle, and manages our metabolism by controlling how the body uses … Read more