Beyond the Surface: A Closer Look at Hirsutism

Authors

  • Yasaan Saaqib Department of Dermatology, Gujranwala Medical Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan
  • Shazia Saaqib Department of Gynae and Obstetrics, Jinnah Hospital Lahore/ Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Divyanshu Srivastava Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, India
  • Nabeela Shahzadi Department of Dermatology, Gujranwala Medical Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan
  • Atif Shahzad Department of Dermatology, Gujranwala Medical Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan
  • Nadia Ali Azfar Department of Dermatology, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords:

Hirsutism, Hyperandrogenism, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Photoelpilation

Abstract

Hirsutism is characterized by excessive hair growth in females, resembling male-pattern hair growth. This condition often causes significant emotional distress and is a common concern among women seeking dermatological care. While hirsutism can stem from various causes, including androgen excess from the ovaries or adrenal glands, it is frequently associated with metabolic disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Additionally, it can occur idiopathically, as a medication side effect, or rarely, due to an underlying medical condition. This article provides a succinct overview of hirsutism, covering its diagnosis and treatment options.

Author Biographies

Yasaan Saaqib, Department of Dermatology, Gujranwala Medical Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Resident Dermatologist

Shazia Saaqib, Department of Gynae and Obstetrics, Jinnah Hospital Lahore/ Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

Assisstant Professor

Divyanshu Srivastava, Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, India

Assistant Professor

Nabeela Shahzadi, Department of Dermatology, Gujranwala Medical Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Associate Professor of Dermatology

Atif Shahzad, Department of Dermatology, Gujranwala Medical Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Professor of Dermatology

Nadia Ali Azfar, Department of Dermatology, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

Professor of Dermatology

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2024-12-31

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Saaqib Y, Saaqib S, Srivastava D, Shahzadi N, Shahzad A, Azfar NA. Beyond the Surface: A Closer Look at Hirsutism . J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2024Dec.31 [cited 2025Mar.21];34(4 Suppl.):S95-S104. Available from: https://jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2810

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