Hair excess Flashcards
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What is hirsutism?
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Excess hair growth in females in a male distribution
Due to increase in androgen levels / increased end organ response to normal androgen levels
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What are some causes of hirsutism?
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Familial - associated with seborrhoea, acne, androgenetic alopecia
Hormonal – PCOS / androgen secreting tumour
3
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What is hypertrichosis?
A
Excessive hair growth in a non-androgenic distribution
4
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What are some local causes of hypertrichosis?
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Naevi
Faun tail
Chronic scarring
Chronic inflammation
5
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What are some general causes of hypertrichosis?
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Malnutrition
Anorexia
Porphyria c. t.
Occult malignancy
Drugs (e.g. minoxidil, phenytoin, cyclosporin)
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