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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v34i4(Suppl).2810

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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Vol. 34 No. 4 Suppl. (2024): October-December

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Beyond the Surface: A Closer Look at Hirsutism . J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 31 [cited 2026 Aug. 27];34(4 Suppl.):S95-S104. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2810