#21 Hirsutism | Dr. SHABARI ARUMUGAM
What is Hirsutism? What causes Hirsutism? How to approach Hirsutism? What is the role of Laser in Hirsutism? THIS IS A BILINGUAL POST. TO READ IN TAMIL, SCROLL DOWN! இதை தமிழில் படிக்க, கீழே செல்லவும் What is hirsutism? Hirsutism refers to excessive growth of dark, thick and coarse hair in an individual (usually female) in a male pattern. Commonly affected areas are upper lips, chin, central chest, midline of the stomach, lower back, buttocks and front of thighs. Hirsutism affects approximately 5 - 10% of women. What causes hirsutism? Hirsutism can be caused by an increased androgen production, increased skin sensitivity to androgens, or both. Androgens are often thought of as exclusively 'male hormones' but, in fact both men and women produce them; men usually in greater amounts than women. In premenopausal women, the most common cause of hirsutism is due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sometimes, no apparent underlying cause found in about a quarter of women. Ra...