Diagnosis - hirsutism or just plain hairy??
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However I have always had very regular periods, once a month, and I'm not obese. I have started to get acne lately at 19 years old ... am I just going through some weird late growth spurt? But nothing else is really growing... haha. I never had acne earlier in life so I think I'm just getting it now, I don't necessarily think the two are linked but I thought it was worth mentioning.
And I'm of middle eastern descent. I guess my basic question is - what's the difference between having hirsutism and being just plain hairy? I think I'm the latter because I don't have any other medical symptoms of hirustism, and I know middle-eastern women tend to be more hairy. It's something I can deal with, but I'm just curious about the diagnosis of hirsutism.
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Hi! I think middle eastern girls have the best hair not to forget skin. but about your question hirsutism is the masculine distribution of hair but associated are also male characteristics if you havent grown a beard and a deep voice i think you have nothing to worry about girl...
Theres a physiological change in your body since your 19 all your hormones are outta wack.it will take some time for em to stablize dont worry about the facial "peach fuzz" usually it will receed and its normal to have a lil fuzz. For the acne you could consult your doctor for a cream with tretonin it has excellent results also makes your skin tighter I prescribe that most of the time and its awesome it may make your skin photosenstive so stay outta the sun but since your brown (its a white kids problem) haha basically dont stress much luv take care
I would say as you are still 19 and having no significant problems it's probably nothing to worry about. Could be a combination of genes and your hormones figuring themselves out (not necessarily going wrong). As you are Middle Eastern, that is even more significant - I know several women of similar origin who have a bit of peach fuzz and other hair - myself I am also pretty hairy but I've always been like that.
If you are worried about it, or it gets worse, I recommend going to a doctor. Hopefully a good doctor will look at all the factors instead of just dismissing your concerns. I would say a blood test to check your hormonal levels should be a good way to start. If your hormones seem fine, then I would say don't worry about it.
If your periods are regular, don't worry. Most women eventually develop some moustache and beard growth, usually less than most men and usually a bit later than males develop it. There are millions of women who actually have to shave every day. Unless there are real problems like irregular periods, or your voice starts deepening seriously or your breasts start shrinking away to nothing or your clitoris becomes seriously enlarged, the sensible course of action is simply to shave if necessary. Try use a Norelco electric razor from the men's range.
probably most of your problem is that the hairs are dark - so it looks like more because it's more obvious - i wouldn't worry about it..
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