what is hirsutism ?

 HIRSUTISM :

Hirsutism is a condition in women in which  have a lot of hair growing in places where  it usually does just for men . The hair is ofetn dark and coarse instead of the light , fine " peach fuzz " that covers most of the body . about 5% of women in the US have hirsutism .



Hirsutism refers  to coarse or colored hair that  grows  on the face and body of some women .  it might sometimes  result from a medical condition . Higher levels can overstimulate the hair follicles , leading  to more hair growth than a woman would normally experience . 

Hirsutism could occur in anywhere between 5 & 10 percent  of women  depending on local and cultural defination of a normal  amount of hair . Prevalence increase with age, especially after the menopause . 


What are the signs and symptoms of hirsutism ?



A women with the mildest form of hirsutism  may  notice  significant growth of hair on the upper lip, chin , sideburn area , and the nipples or lower abdomen . This hair will be mature hair,  that is the same color as that growing on the scalp . Advanced  hirsutism will cause mature hair to grow on the upper back, shoulders , chest and upper abdomen and usually begins during  puberty.  Hirsutism starts before or after puberty , the cause could relate to hormonal problems , and  a doctor should evalute the symptoms . Besides excessive hair growths, a women with hirsutism may also ex[erience other symptoms , including :
- oily skin 
- acne
- hair loss , known as alopecia 
- a receding hairline 
- an enlarged clitors 
- a deeper voice 



What are the causes of hirsutism ?

Increased levels of androgens or oversensitivity of the hair follicles to androgens can cause hirsutism . Although androgens  are available to men  at higher levels , women also have these hormones is smaller quanities. 
Male hormones, such as testosterone , stimulate hair growth , increase body size , and intensify  the growth and pigmentation  of hair . This might occur in women with insulin resistance , such as in those who have type 2 diabetes . Hirsutism can be  an adverse effect of certain medication . Androgen therapy that include testosterone , dehydroepiandrosterone or the drug Danazol , may contribute to hirsutism . Tumors of theb adrenal glands , pituitary  glands and occure for this reason will  generally be more severe and onset more quickly than with hormonal causes . 

How to treat hirsutism ?

A specific cause of hirsutism  becomes  clear, the doctor may suggest appropriate treatment for that cause . 
Insulin levels are high , reducing them may leads to a reduction in hirsutism . Women who have a high BMI [ body mass index ] might find that a weight  lossprogram reduces androgen levels and therefore the symptoms of hirsutism . Hirsutism can cause distress or embarrassment , but some cosmetic  and medical treatments  might help  decrease androgen levels or their impact on their follicles. 



Effective treatments for mild hirsutism include :
- plucking 
- shaving 
- waxing 
- chemical hair  softeners 
- depilatory creams 
A person must also repeat these treatments regularly for the desired effects .  People should wax every 4 to 6 weeks to keep unwanted hair from from growing back . Laser hair removal techniques use light to generate heat inside hair follicles , which destroys their ability to develop hair. Laser treatment is more effective for people with some skin types than  others , and it does not prevent  the formation of new hair follicles . Electrolysis also generates heat to prevent hair growth  within the follicles but  uses electricity instead of light to prevent  less popular than laser treatment due to its tendency  to leave small areas of scarring . 

Combination birth control pills, which contains both estrogen and progesterone can also counter then effective  of androgens and decrease th eproduction of testosterone in the ovaries . Hirsutism may improve after 6-12 months of  consistently  taking birth control pills . 
Most commonly , a doctor  prescribes Aldactone , but others are also available . Don't take anti androgen medicines during pregnancy .

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