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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2];Rasam Hajiannasab M.D.[3]
Synonyms and keywords: Excessive hair growth
Overview
Historical Perspective
Excessive hair often stems from what is considered the “ideal hair pattern” within the culture and society.
In the United States, “ideal” is considered as no terminal hair except for the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubis . The terms hirsutism and hypertrichiosis are sometimes used interchangeably. However, hypertrichiosis is defined as excessive hair growth, terminal or vellus, in non-androgen-dependent areas of the body. Hypertrichiosis can be congenital or acquired.[1]
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hirsutism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Laboratory Findings | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Other Imaging Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
- ↑ Loriaux DL (2012). "An approach to the patient with hirsutism". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 97 (9): 2957–68. doi:10.1210/jc.2011-2744. PMID 22962669.