In the 'Symptoms - Hair' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about hirsutism:
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Do you have any hair growth pattern that is usually seen in males? This means increased hair on the chest/nipples, above the pubic area toward the navel, or on the chin or upper lip.
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...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No" |
Absence of hirsutism |
A symptom |
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"Very minor" |
Absence of hirsutism |
A symptom |
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"Somewhat / one or two areas" |
Mild hirsutism |
A symptom |
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"Very noticeable / in several areas" |
Hirsutism |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Hirsutism |
(Women only) (Obvious connection) |
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GLOSSARY
Nipple (Areola, Nipples, Subareolar)
The small projection near the center of the breast containing the outlets of the milk ducts, OR the corresponding projection of the male breast. The areola is the darker tissue that encircles the nipple. Subareolar describes the location beneath the surface of the areola.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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