:? I think I do.. I have hair
practically everywhere on my body:
on my arms and legs
upper arms and thighs
back and shoulders
between my breasts
around my nipples
and my bottom!!
Oh and on my face in really weird places
like my upper cheek and my forehead...
And I also sweat from my scalp when I
exercise.. It's really annoying!
Does that mean I have hirsutism? And if I
do have it, what should I do? Should I go
to a doctor?
If I go to a doctor, how is he/she going
to diagnose me, r they just gonna take
blood tests or what?
Plzzzz replyyy i'm so confused...
Thanks!!
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Pigtails2510
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 3 Location: DC Metro
1st Steps In Diagnosing Hirsutism Posted: 04-01-06 12:22pm
I've read everything there is in med
journals & the net. So far, it
sounds like the dr will do a visual test
using the ferriman... Or something model.
Basically they look at 9-11 (depending
on article you read) areas of the body to
determine the type and amount of hair
growth and use a a scale to categorize it.
They can also do blood tests to
determine the amount of hormones and
particular enzymes your body, glands, etc.
Are producing. Some articles I read
stated that there could also be
ultrasounds, ct scans, mris, etc. My
suggestion would be to go see your doctor
b/c they should be able to give the most
informed opinion.
I plan on seeing a medical professional
about this, but can anyone recommend
either a general physician,
endocrinologist or a dermatologist in the
dc metro area who has experience in
diagnosing this condition? I know that
it can take an indefinite amount of time
to reduce the amount of excess hair, but
i'm open to anything now.
