Tuesday, 28 January 2014

excess body hair

Hirsutism is the excessive hairiness on women in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur or is minimal - for example, face or chest.

It refers to a male pattern of body hair (androgenic hair).

Its a medical sign.

It normally indicates increased levels of Male hormone (testosterone) in a womans body.

commonly seen in -
1. PCOD
2. Insulin resistance
3. Obesity
4. thyroid disorders

it can be resolved by proper consultation with your Gynaecologist.

- B.M.I.

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