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Is there clitoral enlargement or other signs of virilism? These findings would suggest an ovarian tumor, an adrenal tumor or hyperplasia, chromosome mosaicism, and true hermaphroditism, which is rare.
Is there obesity? The presence of ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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The etiology and significance of hirsutism depend on whether the patient is hirsute only (excessive hair), or if he/she is also virilized (increased weight, clitoromegaly, acne, deep voice). Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common cause; the incidence... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The vast majority of women presenting to the clinician with excessive hair on the face or body are normal healthy females. Nevertheless, one should be alert to the pathologic consequences of this symptom.
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... Anorexia, malnutrition
Drugs
Minoxidil
Corticosteroids
Androgenic steroids
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... A distressing disorder usually found in women and children, hirsutism is the excessive growth of body hair, typically in an adult male distribution pattern. This condition commonly occurs spontaneously but may also develop as a secondary disorder of various underlying diseases.... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Hirsutism is the excessive growth of coarse body hair in females. Excessive production of androgens (male hormones) stimulates hair growth on the pubic region, axillae, chin, upper lip, cheeks, anterior neck, sternum, linea alba, forearms, upper arms,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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The growth of terminal hair (long, coarse hair) in areas other than the scalp and eyebrows is dependent on androgens. Different hair follicles have varying degrees of sensitivity to androgens. Axillary... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Alopecia
❑ Androgenetic
❑ Telogen effluvium
❑ Drugs/hair loss
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... Hirsutism is the excessive growth of coarse body hair in females. Excessive androgen (male hormone) production stimulates hair growth on the pubic region, axillae, chin, upper lip, cheeks, anterior neck, sternum, linea alba, forearms, abdomen, back, and upper arms. This condition may... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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The vast majority of women presenting to the clinician with excessive
hair on the face or body are normal and healthy. Nevertheless, one should be
alert to the pathologic consequences of this symptom.
Anatomy is the best basic science to use in... Pictures
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