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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Hirsutism
  1. Excessive or unwanted hair in women 
    ... typical of male-pattern hair growth) is called hirsutism. ... often runs in families. A common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007622.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Ovarian overproduction of androgens 
    ... as on the face, chin, and abdomen (called hirsutism) Lack of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) Oily skin These ... Quinn MM, Gibson M. Polycystic ovary syndrome and hirsutism. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001165.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Acromegaly 
    ... disease: Colon polyps Excess hair growth in females ( hirsutism ) High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Thyroid enlargement ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000321.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Abnormal uterine bleeding 
    ... growth of body hair in a male pattern ( hirsutism ) Hot flashes Mood swings Tenderness and dryness of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000903.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome 
    ... and big toes Constipation Excess hair on body (hirsutism) Heart defects, possibly requiring surgery Intellectual disability Seizures ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001249.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hypomelanosis of Ito 
    ... Crossed eyes (strabismus) Hearing problems Increased body hair ( hirsutism ) Scoliosis Seizures Streaked, whorled or mottled patches of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001461.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Adrenal glands 
    ... and hydrocortisone Excessive or unwanted hair in women ( hirsutism ) Hump behind shoulders (dorsocervical fat pad) Hypoglycemia -- low ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002219.htm - Medical Encyclopedia