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Hirsutism, excessive terminal hair in androgen-dependent areas of a woman's body, affects up to 8% of women. It is usually a result of increased androgen levels. Underlying etiologies are many, including polycystic ovarian syndrome, late-onset adrenal hyperplasia and Cushing's syndrome. Adrenal neoplasia is also a cause, and a primary adrenal gland androgen-secreting neoplasia, typically a carcinoma of the androgen-producing cells, usually results in a rapid progression of hirsutism, development of male characteristics and cessation of menses. ...
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