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What Is The Cause For Hair On All Over The Body?
Hi, Doctor My name Is Hope and I m from Libya. I m 25 .Hight 170m.. Weight 64. I m suffering from an embarrassing problem ! I have hair on all over my body, even my face , it s very thick and black. I don t know what to do P..s I don t have cysts on my ovaries
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Hello,
PCOS is the commonest cause of the problem you are having to face. It occurs when the body produces higher levels of androgen, including testosterone (hyperandrogenemia) or thyroid issues.
Some medicines like antidepressants, hormones such as androgens & testosterone may cause hirsutism as a side effect.
Hormone treatments can effectively control unnatural hair growth. Anti-androgen medications take a longer time to work. Laser treatment, Electrolysis, waxing & threading can control facial hair growth.
You are suggested to visit a gynecologist and get physically examined. Get all required blood tests and Imaging test done. Get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
PCOS is the commonest cause of the problem you are having to face. It occurs when the body produces higher levels of androgen, including testosterone (hyperandrogenemia) or thyroid issues.
Some medicines like antidepressants, hormones such as androgens & testosterone may cause hirsutism as a side effect.
Hormone treatments can effectively control unnatural hair growth. Anti-androgen medications take a longer time to work. Laser treatment, Electrolysis, waxing & threading can control facial hair growth.
You are suggested to visit a gynecologist and get physically examined. Get all required blood tests and Imaging test done. Get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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