{"id":1463,"date":"2020-04-22T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1463"},"modified":"2020-04-28T10:58:42","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T10:58:42","slug":"hirsutism-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hirsutism-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Hirsutism \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Hirsutism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirsutism is\na condition in women which results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair\nin the face, chest, and back of a male-like pattern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With hirsutism, extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone. To women seeking to treat hirsutism, self-care approaches and appropriate treatment services are available.  In this blog we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll discuss about the Hirsutism  its Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention tips.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most women\nhave fine, light, barely visible hair on their faces and body, but occasionally\nthis hair can be thicker and more noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around half\nof all hirsutism people have an abundance of androgens. These hormones normally\nactivate male physically and sexually growth. Women typically have low androgen\nlevels but for a variety of reasons, these levels can differ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher\nlevels may over-stimulate the hair follicles, resulting in more hair growth\nthan a woman normally would. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirsutism may occur in anywhere between five and ten per cent of women depending on local and cultural definitions of a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153normal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d amount of hair.With age, the prevalence increases, particularly after menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/premenstrual-syndrome-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\" target=\"_blank\">Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factor, and Treatment<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hirsutism-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Symptoms_of_Hirsutism\" title=\"Symptoms of Hirsutism\">Symptoms of Hirsutism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hirsutism-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Causes_of_Hirsutism\" title=\"Causes of Hirsutism\">Causes of Hirsutism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hirsutism-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Complications\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hirsutism-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Hirsutism\"><\/span>Symptoms of Hirsutism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A woman with\nthe mildest form of hirsutism may notice significant growth of hair on the\nupper lip, chin, sideburn area, and around the nipples or lower abdomen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hair\nwill be mature hair or hair that is the same colour as that growing on the\nscalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More\nadvanced hirsutism on the upper back, neck, chest and upper abdomen may cause\nmature hair to develop, and typically begins during puberty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If hirsutism\nbegins before or after puberty, the cause may be related to hormonal problems\nand the symptoms should be examined by a doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A woman\nsuffering from hirsutism apart from excessive hair growth may also experience\nother symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deeper voice<\/li><li>Balding<\/li><li>Acne<\/li><li>Decreased breast size<\/li><li>Increased muscle mass<\/li><li>Oily skin<\/li><li>Loss of hair, known as alopecia<\/li><li>A receding hairline<\/li><li>Enlarged clitoris<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your\ndoctor about your treatment options, if you think you have much coarse hair on\nyour face or body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excess\nfacial or body hair is often a sign of an underlying medical condition. If you\nexperience extreme or rapid hair growth on your face or body or signs of\nvirilization over a couple of months, see your doctor for evaluation. You might\nbe suggested for a doctor who is specialized in hormonal disorders\n(endocrinologist) or skin problems (dermatologist).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Hirsutism\"><\/span>Causes of Hirsutism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirsutism\ncan be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS):<\/strong> This situation, which often begins with puberty, is causing sex hormone imbalance. Across the years, PCOS can gradually lead to excess hair growth, irregular cycles, obesity, infertility and at times multiple cysts on ovaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-symptoms-causes-and-complications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Symptoms, Causes And Complications<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cushing syndrome:<\/strong> This\nhappens when the body is exposed to an elevated level of the hormone\ncortisol.&nbsp; It may grow from taking\nmedicines like prednisone over a long period or by your adrenal glands\nproducing too much cortisol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congenital adrenal hyperplasia:<\/strong> This\nhereditary condition is characterized by the adrenal glands producing an\nelevated production of steroid hormones, including cortisol and androgen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tumors.\nRarely, an androgen-secreting tumour in the ovaries may cause hirsutism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications.\nCertain medications may cause hirsutism. Which include minoxidil (Minoxidil,\nRogaine); danazol, which is used for endometriosis treatment of females;\ntestosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). When your partner uses topical\nproducts containing androgens by skin to skin contact you can be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirsutism\nalso occurs without any known cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your\nlikelihood of developing hirsutism can be affected by many factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family History:<\/strong> Many\nconditions which cause hirsutism, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia and\npolycystic ovary syndrome, occur in families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ancestry:<\/strong> Women of Mediterranean, Middle\nEastern and South Asian ancestry are more likely to have more unrecognizable\nbody hair than other people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obesity:<\/strong> Being obese causes excessed\ndevelopment of androgen that may make hirsutism worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/genital-herpes-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Genital Herpes- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors And Prevention (opens in a new tab)\">Genital Herpes- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors And Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span>Complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirsutism\ncan be distressing, emotionally. Certain women feel self-conscious about having\ninappropriate hair. Several may experience depression. Despite this However\nhirsutism does not cause physical problems, it may also be the underlying cause\nof a hormonal imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have\nhirsutism and cycles of irregularity, you can experience polycystic ovary\nsyndrome, which may hinder fertility. Women who take some medications to treat\nhirsutism should stop pregnancy due to the possibility of birth defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general,\nhirsutism is not preventable. But weight loss if you are overweight may help to\nminimize hirsutism, especially if you have polycystic ovary syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirsutism\ncan&#8217;t always be regulated. However, a healthy, balanced diet and regular\nexercise can help control weight and reduce the risk of high diabetes and\ncholesterol levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\navoidance of unnecessary medicinal products known to cause hirsutism can also\nminimize risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hirsutism Hirsutism is a condition in women which results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in the face, chest, and back of a male-like pattern. With hirsutism, extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone. To women seeking to treat hirsutism, self-care approaches and appropriate treatment services are available. 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