Re: Very Worried - Sudden growth of excess body hair
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 10:51:45 -0600 (CST)
With a high normal T, you would do well to consult a dermatologist and
an endocrinologist to get to the bottom of this change and help correct
it for you.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 10 Mar 2001, Lisa wrote:
>
>I am in my early 30s and was obese. I have lost 100 pounds in the last
>18 months and I am now at a normal weight. My periods are normal. The
>problem is that I suddenly started noticing hair follicles all over my
>stomach, breasts, and chest area that I never saw before. Although most
>of the hair is fine and light, some of it is a bit dark and I am
>extremely humiliated about it. My GYN did not seem to take it
>seriously, but he did order a testosterone test which showed that my
>level was on the high end of normal. He prescribed Spironolactone, but
>that had no effect.
>
>Please tell me what has caused this problem and how I can correct it. I
>am quite desperate. Thank you.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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