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CAUSES An ostensible cause of hirsutism can be either an increased level of Androgen s (male Hormone s) or an overly sensibility of Hair Follicles to androgens. Male hormones such as Testosterone stimulate hair growth, increase size and intensify the pigmentation of hair. Other symptoms associated with a high level of male hormones include Acne , irregular menstrual periods, deepening of the voice and increased muscle mass. The following may be some of the conditions that may increase a woman's normally low level of male hormones:
APPEARANCE AND EVALUATION Hirsutism only affects women since the rising of androgens cause a male pattern of body hair, particularly in locations where women normally do not develop terminal hair within their Puberty ( Chest , Abdomen , back, limbs and Face ). The medical term for excessive hair growth that affect both men and women is Hypertrichosis . One method of evaluating hirsutism is the Ferriman-Gallwey Score which gives a score based on the amount and location of hair growth on a woman. TREATMENT Many women with unwanted hair seek methods of Hair Removal to control the appearance of hirsutism. But the actual causes should be evaluated by physicians, who can with a few blood tests pinpoint the specific origin of the abnormal hair growth and advise on the best course of treatment. SEE ALSO REFERENCES
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