Does Zinc Help with Hirsutism Symptoms?
Hirsutism is the medical term given to excessive hair growth in areas of the body where it is usually sparse. It is a problem that people of all ages, skin tones and types may have to deal with during their lifetime, and as anyone who has experienced the problem will confirm; it can be incredibly […]
Continue readingWerewolf Syndrome: Facts and Fiction
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 […]
Continue readingIs There a Cream to Stop Hair Growth on the Face?
Facial hair in both men and women is normal. However, excess hair may be the result of other factors such as a medical condition known as hirsutism, the use of certain medications or a hormonal imbalance. Hirsutism is the excessive growth of hair that may be noticed in unwanted places like the face, chin, back […]
Continue readingHirsutism in Babies, Toddlers and Kids
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 […]
Continue reading10 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 readingCan 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 readingDoes 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 readingWhat 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 readingWhat 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 readingHirsutism and Cushing’s Syndrome
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 […]
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