May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z PCOS How to get rid of excessive hair growth
How to get rid of excessive hair growth |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Dear doctor, I am turning 23, but I have problem concerning to my hormones, I can see hair growing on my chest,neck but I was wondering if it is possible to get rid of hair and is it possible to stop the growth of hair (reduce hormonal imbalance) without drugs. Thank you ! Dear Lily: Excess facial and body hair in women is called Hirsutism. This may be caused due to high levels of male sex hormones called androgens. Most cases of hirsutism are not severe and have no underlying cause. However, sometimes there is a more serious underlying condition, such asCushing's syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. You may need to see your doctor for a medical history, examination and certain tests like blood-work for androgen levels, CT scan, MRI, pelvic ultrasound, to find cysts or tumors on the ovaries or adrenal glands. The treatment of hirsutism depend on the underlying cause and the severity of the symptoms.Overweight women with hirsutism may want to lose weight so their bodies will produce less testosterone. If no underlying cause is found, a combination of self-care strategies and hair-removal techniques may be used. |
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