Hair Problems Flashcards by Chloe Webster | Brainscape

Q

What are the causes of hypertrichosis?

A

Anorexia nervosa
Drugs: Ciclosporin and Phenytoin

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What are the causes of hirsutism?

A

PCOS
Congenital adrenal hhyperplasia
Cushing’s syndrome

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What is meant by telogen effluvium?

A

Loss and thinning of hair in response to stress

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