Hirsutism is excessive growth of hair in androgen (testosterone)-dependent areas of a woman's body where terminal hair is not normally found, including the face, neck, chest or medial thighs. o Hypertrichosis is excessive growth of hair in non-androgen dependent parts of the body (ie. Areas other than the face, neck, chest and medial thighs).

There are many factors that can contribute to unwanted or superfluous hair growth. These factors include: heredity, normal psychological changes (puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can cause hormonal imbalances, which can result in unwanted hair growth), endocrine system changes, medication, and stress. Stress can be a major contributing factor to hair growth.

Pilot Study of Metformin for the treatment of hirsutism in non-diabetics: http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/e...ea0003p116.htm Metformin or antiandrogen in the treatment of hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract The effect of metformin on hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...tool=iconabstr Some ladies find little improvement in this area and others are greatly aided.

Many women develop hair on the chin, on the upper lip and on the abdomen. That looks very unsightly and any woman who has this condition would wish to get rid of it as early as possible. Skin looks dry. Some flakes may be present. It looks weathered and wrinkles appear faster. The skin does not look plump and healthy Herpes Simplex is an infection caused by the virus called Herpes Simplex Virus. The virus is of two types. HSV1 and HSV2.