Sentences with phrase «abnormal hair growth on»

-- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is diagnosed when you experience 2 out of the following 3 occurrences: irregular menstrual cycles; cysts on the ovaries; and / or elevated androgens (testosterone or DHEA) which can lead to abnormal hair growth on face or other parts of the body, scalpel hair loss and / or acne.

Other hallmark signs of PCOS include acne and abnormal hair growth on the face, back, or chest.

Androgen excess may cause abnormal hair growth on the face and body, but women of certain ethnic backgrounds (like Northern European and Asian) may not show physical signs.

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He or she will look for physical signs of high androgens or testosterone like abnormal hair growth (specifically on the face, lower abdomen, back, and chest), acne, skin tags, male pattern baldness and acanthosis nigricans (darkened thick skin on the neck, thighs, armpits or vulva).