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Excess hair
Hirsutism is a clinical finding in which there is abnormal growth of facial hair. This can occur anorexia or polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Excess hair?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Why does skin gets oily during summer and what to do to remove excess hair?
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A 46-year old asked:
What will help reduce excess hair growth?
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A 44-year old asked:
How can I put an end to excess hair growth all over my body?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Could my diffuse excess hair shedding/loss be caused by my ferritin being 53 level? Does it need to be above 70?
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A 31-year old asked:
Help please! is excess hair in woman a sign of thyroid illness?
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A 40-year old asked:
Excess hair growth annoying me! if I wax will it regrow thicker?
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A 19-year old female asked:
How to get rid of excess hair on hair line at home ? Is there any treatment for this?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Since the age of 12 i have had excess hair growth on parts of my body that a woman usually shouldn't have. Could i have hirsutism?
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A 27-year old asked:
What is the best option for reducing excess hair related to pcos ?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Is there a way to cure excess hair growth on the back that doesn't involve repeated shaving or epilation?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why do I have excess hair everywhere? I'm a 21 yr old girl! recently very dry skin as well.
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am a female, but I have excess hair growing on my chin, on my neck and around my nipples. Anything to stop that? Please help its Embarassing
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have been diagnosed with Pcos about a year ago, but with i do not understand is that i do not have excess hair or even struggling with my weight. is it possible to have pcos without those two symptoms?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I've had excess hair growth since I was a teen - including on my face (female, now in late 20s). Someone told me that this could be a sign of cancer?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have asked this question previously didnt get the specific answer so i am asking again.I am not hairy however i have heard some cream/lotions cause excess body hair ( some ingredients in them which cause excess hair) please tell me in case you know?
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A member asked:
I have a prob of excess hair growth on my chin .Waxing is not fruitful.I had my blood test done , n its hormonal disbalance. I m really upset what to ?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I'm 24 years old and i haven't had my period for 75 days and i'm not pregnant. I also have excess hair. What's wrong?
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A 32-year old female asked:
On Aldactone 100 daily. How long does it take to show results for excess hair? I have PCOS. Also, will it harm in any way internally (organs)??
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A 22-year old male asked:
I oil my hair on a routine and wash it twice a week. No change noticed. Large flakes of dandruff visible in addition to excess hair loss. Advice!
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have pcos in this connection i have excess hair growth on my face. so, please give an homemade remedy for the problem ?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is high prolactin level also cause excess hair fall?I have 248 ng/ml and also search internet that vit B12 deficiency also the reason high prolactin
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A 19-year old female asked:
Namasthe mam...! having irregular cycles of periods and for having excess hair in abdomen , chin and upper lip.And pod problem it seems. A?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I read that some excess hair on toes is a sign of PCoS. I have never missed a period, though they do move round from time to time. Is pcos likely ?
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A 24-year old female asked:
My gp isn't rely great. I'd like to get on the pill to reduce pmt acne and excess hair. Also had irregular periods. Suggestions? As my dr isn't great
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A 24-year old female asked:
I miss periods and have excess hair, acne, weight. I suscpeted pcos. Dr did blood test, pelvic us. Tests came back normal. What could be wrong?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Excess hair loss few years. (I'm diagnosed CFS) Iron results always borderline low. Also vegetarian. Past 2 months, started eating iron rich cereal daily, added eggs and tuna to diet. Notice decrease in hair shedding. Did changing diet help this?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is best way to treat PCOS. My wife is suffering from Polycyst Overies & did not conceived yet married since 2 years. Age 21 , Weight 70kg, Irregular Periods not facing any other symptoms of PCOS (excess hair , acne etc.?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I am a 21 yr old female with pcos. I have been diagnosed for years but my weight gain isnt being controlled. And i have excess hair growth on my face. I am currently taking metformin but I want to take Ovasitol inositol supplement. Is it ok?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Tests only show hypothyroidism. No PCOS. Ive gained weight, Ive had hair loss, irregular/absent periods, and lots of hair on my face and neck. I know most of these also happen with hypothyroidism, but not excess hair. what else could cause it?
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