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Tumor or cancer of the adrenal gland. |
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Tumor or cancer of the ovary |
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Cushing's syndrome |
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia |
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Hyperthecosis |
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Medications (testosterone, danazol, anabolic steroids, glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, minoxidil, phenytoin) |
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Bleaching - |
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Hair removal - |
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Electrolysis - |
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Laser hair removal - |
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Weight loss - |
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The hair grows rapidly. |
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The hair growth is associated with male features such as acne, deepening voice, increased muscle mass, and decreased breast size. |
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You are concerned that medication may be worsening unwanted hair growth. |
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Do other members of your family also have excessive amounts of hair? |
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What medications are you taking? |
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Have your periods been regular? |
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Are you pregnant? |
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Have you noticed other signs of excess male hormones such as increased muscle mass, deepening voice, acne, or decreased breast size? |
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Diagnostic blood tests may be performed to measure levels of : |
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Testosterone |
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Dihydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA- |
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Luteinizing hormone (LH) |
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) |
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Prolactin |
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