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What Causes Hair Growth On Back And Parts Of Tummy?
Question: I have very thin hair on my back and parts of my tummy for quite a while now. I can pluck them with my finger without feeling any pain and it grows back again. I would like to know if it is hormonal and permanent. It's very embarassing as a girl to have hair showing.
Brief Answer:
Hair growth
Detailed Answer:
I understand what you are saying.
The medical term for this is Hirsutism. It occurs in variable extent ie it can be mild in some, moderate in others and severe in few women.
When I see a young woman like you in my practice who presents with complaints of excess hair growth in male pattern, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
Liver function tests
Electrolytes
Kidney function tests
TSH
Free T4
Prolactin
Total Testosterone
SHBG
DHEAS
Androstenedione
17 hydroxy progesterone
IGF1
Midnight Salivary cortisol
All of these are blood tests except one which is a saliva test.
These tests are important to rule out medical problems that can cause this condition.
Depending on the results of these tests one can arrive at the possible diagnosis. Treatment can be planned accordingly.
You will be best served by seeing an Endocrinologist in person.
Hair growth
Detailed Answer:
I understand what you are saying.
The medical term for this is Hirsutism. It occurs in variable extent ie it can be mild in some, moderate in others and severe in few women.
When I see a young woman like you in my practice who presents with complaints of excess hair growth in male pattern, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
Liver function tests
Electrolytes
Kidney function tests
TSH
Free T4
Prolactin
Total Testosterone
SHBG
DHEAS
Androstenedione
17 hydroxy progesterone
IGF1
Midnight Salivary cortisol
All of these are blood tests except one which is a saliva test.
These tests are important to rule out medical problems that can cause this condition.
Depending on the results of these tests one can arrive at the possible diagnosis. Treatment can be planned accordingly.
You will be best served by seeing an Endocrinologist in person.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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