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1. Understanding Hirsutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options 2. Hirsutism refers to the growth of coarse, dark ha

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1. Understanding Hirsutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options 2. Hirsutism refers to the growth of coarse, dark ha

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  1. Hirsutism Mohanad Musaad Alsuhaim 434100432

  2. Definition: Hirsutism refers to the growth of coarse, dark hair in areas where women typically grow fine hair or no hair at all: above the lip and on the chin, chest, abdomen, and back. other signs may develop over time, a process called virilization. Signs of virilization may include: -Deepening voice -Balding -Acne -Decrease in breast size -Enlargement of the clitoris

  3. Three types of Hair : Lanugo : Body hair seen in the fetus and newborn Vellus : Fine adult hair covering the body Terminal hair : Thick pigmented hair of scalp and pubic area Role of Androgen: Androgens prolong the growth phase of hair and promote their conversion from vellus to terminal type.

  4. Etiology: The main cause is excess Androgen level in the blood which in turn converted to other metabolites. Hirsutism affects 70-80% of women with androgen excess. # Causes: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Cushing's syndrome Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Tumors -Functioning Adrenal tumor Medications -Steroid: Corticosteroids -Anti-seizure: Phenytoin -Others: Cyclosporin Hirsutism

  5. Treatment: -Anti-Androgen: spironolactone -Topical cream: Eflornithine Procedures: To remove unwanted hair permanently, options include: -Electrolysis -Laser therapy

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