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Hirsutism

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Hirsutism is stiff and pigmented body hair, appearing on the body where women don't commonly have hair — primarily the face, chest and back. When excessively high androgen levels cause hirsutism, other signs may develop over time, a process called virilization. Signs of virilization may include: Deepening voice Balding Acne Decrease in breast size Enlargement of the clitoris

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This video explains hirsutism, stiff and pigmented body hair appearing where women do not commonly have hair, primarily the face, chest and back. It describes how, when excessively high androgen levels cause hirsutism, other signs of virilization may develop over time, including deepening voice, balding, acne, decrease in breast size and enlargement of the clitoris.

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  • Explains hirsutism as stiff, pigmented hair on the face, chest and back
  • Covers excessively high androgen levels as a cause
  • Lists signs of virilization including deepening voice and balding
  • Lists acne, decrease in breast size and enlargement of the clitoris as virilization signs

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This video presents “Hirsutism” — Hirsutism is stiff and pigmented body hair, appearing on the body where women don't commonly have hair — primarily the face, chest and back. When excessively high androgen levels cause hirsutism, other signs may develop over time, a. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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