Excess Body Hair: Symptoms & Signs (Abnormal Hairiness, Excess Hair Growth)

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Alternate Names : Abnormal Hairiness, Excess Hair Growth

Doctors may ask a number of questions when a person has excess body hair. These questions may include:

when the excess body hair started

whether there is a family history of excess body hair

where the excess hair is located

what medications the person takes

what other medical conditions the person has

what is the person's menstrual cycle like

There may also be questions about other symptoms, such as weight loss, headaches, vision changes, or any deepening of the voice in women.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/06/01

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