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Hospital Universitario de San Vicente Fundación

The Division of Nephrology and Eendocrinology provides care for kidney diseases, diseases caused by excessive or insufficient hormone actions, endocrine tumors, and hypertension, which is closely related to problems with both the kidneys and the endocrine system.

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Sourasky Medical Center

The Department of Endocrinology at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the whole range of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including benign and malignant tumors of the endocrine system, diabetes, obesity, hypertension and complications.

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Hospital Velmar

Welcome to our Private Hospital, where a friendly and courteous team of medical specialists with a wealth of scientific knowledge and ethical standards is committed to taking care of your healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide unmatched medical care by constantly innovating and investing in the tr

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Rambam Medical Center

The Department of Endocrinology comprises consulting clinics where patients are treated, laboratories for routine testing, and research laboratories. The most advanced technologies and techniques in the field are used in the treatments and tests carried out at the institute.

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Sevenhills Hospital

SevenHills Group of Hospitals (SHHL) has been delivering Healthcare services at the highest level, since past 25 years. SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, is a world class integrated Healthcare Delivery System, that provides comprehensive Healthcare...

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Hospital Médica Sur

Prestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.

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Hospital San Jose TecSalud

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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About Hirsutism Treatment

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is hirsutism?

This is a condition that affects women resulting in excessive hair growth. The hair is usually dark and thick and grows on body areas where men typically grow hair.


What causes hirsutism?
  • After menopause, when a woman’s periods stop, there is a change in the balance of hormones. This can make excess hair more common. However, hirsutism may affect women who have not yet started menopause.
  • Excess male sex hormones called androgens, primarily testosterone
  • An increased sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • Genetic make up
  • Use of some medications
  • Obesity
  • Insulin resistance
  • Adrenal gland cancer
  • Tumors of the ovary
  • Cushing’s disease
  • Stromal hyperthecosis

Signs and symptoms

The most common symptom when a woman has hirsutism is excessive hair. Excess hair may appear on parts of the body such as the face (the upper lip or chin), chest, neck, tummy usually in a line from your belly button down to your pubic hair, anal and genital area and the front of your thighs. Other symptoms associated with hirsutism include:

  • Acne; a skin condition that causes spots to develop on your face, back and chest
  • Voice changes such as a deeper voice
  • Oily skin
  • Hair loss is also known as alopecia
  • An enlarged clitoris; the small soft bump in front of the entrance to the vagina
  • A receding hair line around the front of your hair

Diagnosing hirsutismPhysical exam

It's important to see your doctor if you have symptoms of hirsutism, especially if the symptoms are severe or unusual. Hirsutism can lead to psychological harm, including embarrassment, lack of self-confidence and depression. Your doctor will assess the severity of your condition by grading the growth of your hair on several parts of your body. He/she will ask you questions to see if there is an underlying cause.

Imaging tests

Your doctor will assess ovulation and ovaries through imaging tests such as ultrasound

Blood tests

Your doctor may also order some blood tests. Blood value that may be evaluated in the workup includes:

  • 17-hydroxyprogesterone
  • Androgens testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
  • Prolactin
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone

Treating hirsutism

There is no cure for hirsutism, but there are treatments to manage the condition.

Some medicines that have not been specifically tested for this purpose are known to be effective.


Combination oral contraceptives

The life cycle of hair is around six months. Therefore, treatment can take this long to work and it is important to start treatment as soon as possible.

Lifestyle changes such as addressing insulin resistance and reducing excessive weight may be beneficial. Insulin resistance can cause an excess of testosterone levels.

There are also various hair-removal methods that are used, such as:
  • Shaving
  • Plucking
  • Waxing
  • Bleaching
  • Electrolysis
  • Epillation
  • Laser hair removal

In some cases, hair removal methods lead to irritated skin or folliculitis where the hair follicles. Become inflamed. Folliculate usually takes a few weeks to resolve itself and you may have to discontinue hair removal until it clears up.

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