What is Hirsutism?

Description of the disease:

Hirsutism is a condition in which women experience excessive hair growth on their face, chest, and abdomen, similar to male pattern hair growth. This may be due to excess production of male sex hormones - androgens.

Classification:

• Idiopathic hirsutism
• Hyperandrogenism syndrome
• Unclassified hirsutism

Symptoms:

Excessive hair growth on the face, chest, and abdomen, increased hair growth in males.

Causes:

Hirsutism may be caused by hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian or adrenal tumors.

Diagnosis:

To diagnose hirsutism, hormone level tests, ultrasound examination of the ovaries and adrenal glands are performed.

Treatment:

Treatment of hirsutism may include medication, hormonal correction, electrolysis, laser hair removal.

Prevention:

Prevention of hirsutism is related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular medical check-ups.

Doctor:

For the treatment of hirsutism, it is recommended to consult an endocrinologist or gynecologist.