Hirsutism (HUR-soot-iz-um) is a condition in women that results in extra growth of dark or coarse hair. The hair growth follows a male-like pattern. It may show up on the face, chest, back and other body parts where hair usually doesn’t grow on women
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
This condition causes a shift in the balance of sex hormones. It often starts during puberty. Over years, PCOS may slowly lead to extra hair growth, irregular periods, obesity, infertility and sometimes multiple small cysts on the ovaries.
Cushing syndrome
This happens when the body makes high levels of the hormone cortisol. It can develop because the adrenal glands make too much cortisol. Or it can come from taking medicines such as prednisone over a long time.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This is a condition that’s present at birth. It’s passed from parents to children through genes. The condition causes the adrenal glands to make irregular amounts of steroid hormones. For example, the glands might make too little cortisol and too much androgen.
Tumors
Rarely, a tumor in the ovaries or adrenal glands can cause hirsutism. It does this by releasing androgen
In conclusion, hirsutism usually isn’t preventable. But losing weight if you’re overweight might help reduce hirsutism. That’s especially true if you have polycystic ovary syndrome. All informations are gotten from Mayo clinics
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