Generalized Hirsutism: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Generalized Hirsutism

Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome

hirsutism ; High pitched voice ; Hip contracture ; Hyporeflexia ; Inguinal hernia ; Intellectual disability ; Joint contracture of the hand ; Kyphoscoliosis ; Long eyelashes [mousephenotype.org]

Short stature, intrauterine growth retardation, myopia, cataract, umbilical hernia, generalized hirsutism, feeding and swallowing difficulties, and recurrent hyperthermia [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Hypertelorism Wide-set eyes Widely spaced eyes [ more ] 0000316 Increased bone mineral density Increased bone density 0011001 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

X-Linked Syndromic Intellectual Disability Type Nascimento

hirsutism and seizure. [unboundmedicine.com]

There was dry skin and generalized hirsutism. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]

MRXSN features include dysmorphic facies, hirsutism, skin and nails abnormalities, obesity, speech anomalies and seizures. [uniprot.org]

Lymphedema Hypoparathyroidism Syndrome

hirsutism 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0002230 6 hypohidrosis 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0000966 7 lymphedema 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very [malacards.org]

hirsutism 58 31 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0002230 10 telecanthus 58 31 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0000506 11 hypoparathyroidism 58 31 hallmark [malacards.org]

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Hypocalcemia Low blood calcium levels 0002901 Hypohidrosis Decreased ability to sweat Decreased sweating Sweating, decreased [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

BOD Syndrome

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 High anterior hairline High frontal hairline 0009890 Inguinal hernia 0000023 Intellectual disability, mild Mental retardation [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

hirsutism High anterior hairline Inguinal hernia Intellectual disability, mild Symphalangism affecting the phalanges of the hand Thick eyebrow Umbilical hernia (Source: BOD [dovemed.com]

Brachycephaly Short and broad skull 0000248 Clinodactyly of the 5th finger Permanent curving of the pinkie finger 0004209 Coarse facial features Coarse facial appearance 0000280 Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Type Ambras

Table 654-1 CAUSES OF AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTRICHOSIS INTRINSIC FACTORS Racial and familial forms such as hairy ears, hairy elbows, intraphalangeal hair, or generalized [clinicalgate.com]

Affiliated tissues include skin and eye, and related phenotypes are congenital, generalized hypertrichosis and hirsutism OMIM : 57 Hypertrichosis is defined as hair growth [malacards.org]

Excessive hair growth is noticed in localized or generalized areas of the human body. Hirsutism is often misdiagnosed as hypertrichosis. [healthmaza.com]

Essential Hirsutism in Women

Home Care Treatment for Hirsutism Hirsutism is generally a long-term problem. There are a number of ways to remove or treat unwanted hair. [bestonlinemd.com]

Clinical experience shows that women with hirsutism generally only seek medical help if they experience facial hirsutism. 1 Hairs are normally present on most of the skin [independentnurse.co.uk]

How wonderful to have a safe, economic and practical treatment for hirsutism and possibly essential oils for hair removal in general. [goodlivingessentialoils.com]

GM1 Gangliosidosis Type 3

[…] dystonia 0007325 Generalized hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Gingival overgrowth Gum enlargement 0000212 Global developmental delay 0001263 Hepatosplenomegaly [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Developmental regression Loss of developmental milestones Mental deterioration in childhood [ more ] 0002376 Failure to thrive Faltering weight Weight faltering [ more ] 0001508 Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Autosomal Dominant Mental Retardation Type 1

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Highly arched eyebrow Arched eyebrows Broad, arched eyebrows High, rounded eyebrows High-arched eyebrows Thick, flared eyebrows [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

0004209 Coarse facial features Coarse facial appearance 0000280 Constipation 0002019 Everted lower lip vermilion Drooping lower lip Outward turned lower lip [ more ] 0000232 Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Type Geneviève

Diseases related with Generalized hypotonia and Hirsutism In the following list you will find some of the most common rare diseases related to Generalized hypotonia and Hirsutism [mendelian.co]

[…] hypotonia Decreased muscle tone Low muscle tone [ more ] 0001290 Hirsutism Excessive hairiness 0001007 Intellectual disability Mental deficiency Mental retardation Mental [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] hypotonia and Hirsutism Symptoms // Phenotype % cases Global developmental delay Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases Autosomal dominant inheritance Common - Between [mendelian.co]

Trisomy 3

[…] excessive hair growth (hirsutism). [rarediseases.org]

[…] arched, bushy, well-defined eyebrows that grow together across the base of the nose (synophrys), an unusually low hairline on the forehead and the back of the neck; and generalized [rarediseases.org]

[…] abnormally short neck with excessive skin folds, unusually long eyelashes; arched, bushy, well-defined eyebrows that grow together across the base of the nose (synophrys), and generalized [rarediseases.org]

Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa

Affiliated tissues include skin, breast and lung, and related phenotypes are generalized hirsutism and hypopigmentation of hair [malacards.org]

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM) Hirsutism (approximate match) This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by [icd.codes]

W/o Mcc Chapter Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Block Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75) Parent L68 - Hypertrichosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General [emedcodes.com]

Acquired Partial Lipodystrophy

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Glomerulopathy 0100820 Hepatic steatosis Fatty infiltration of liver Fatty liver [ more ] 0001397 Immunodeficiency Decreased [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] disease 0003198 Progeroid facial appearance Premature aged appearance 0005328 Seizures Seizure 0001250 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Arthralgia Joint pain 0002829 Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Orotic Aciduria Type 2

[…] tonic-clonic seizures Peripheral axonal neuropathy Myalgia EEG abnormality Photophobia Polymicrogyria Hirsutism Nephropathy Dilated cardiomyopathy Vertigo Cerebellar hypoplasia [mendelian.co]

hirsutism Decreased body weight Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism Type I diabetes mellitus Exercise intolerance Purpura Macular degeneration Pancreatitis Left ventricular hypertrophy [mendelian.co]

Nausea Neurological speech impairment Nyctalopia Lactic acidosis Erythema Abnormality of the pinna Mental deterioration Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Confusion Anxiety Acidosis Generalized [mendelian.co]

Progeroid Syndrome Type Petty

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Intrauterine growth retardation Prenatal growth retardation Prenatal growth deficiency [ more ] 0001511 Lipoatrophy Loss of [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

hirsutism Abnormal dermatoglyphics Reduced number of teeth Brittle hair Prematurely aged appearance Hyperactivity Decreased skull ossification Shagreen patch Long eyelashes [mendelian.co]

A,B: J.A. at age 5 years shape was still round with a cephalic index of .99, and her physical findings generally unchanged. [docslide.net]

Microphthalmia - Ankyloblepharon - Intellectual Disability Syndrome

hirsutism Corneal opacity Hypertrichosis Scrotal hypoplasia Coronal craniosynostosis Conductive hearing impairment Astigmatism Kyphoscoliosis Hypermetropia Camptodactyly [mendelian.co]

hirsutism Lymphopenia Sinusitis Hamartoma Sudden cardiac death Open mouth Abnormal form of the vertebral bodies Confusion High myopia Abdominal distention Decreased antibody [mendelian.co]

[…] nasal alae Telecanthus Hypogonadism Cryptorchidism Tetralogy of Fallot Retinal detachment Sparse eyelashes Hamartoma Low-set, posteriorly rotated ears Severe platyspondyly Generalized [mendelian.co]

Chromosome 4q32.1-q32.2 Triplication Syndrome

hirsutism Malar flattening Hoarse voice Kyphosis Cholelithiasis Abnormal enchondral ossification Need help with a diagnosis? [mendelian.co]

Clinodactyly Micropenis Posteriorly rotated ears Upslanted palpebral fissure Low posterior hairline Atrial septal defect Memory impairment Clinodactyly of the 5th finger Generalized [mendelian.co]

Faciocardiomusculoskeletal Syndrome Type Uruguay

Cardiomyopathy Generalized hirsutism Low-set ears Myopathy Progressive microcephaly Long eyelashes Hypsarrhythmia Deep philtrum Relative macrocephaly Brain atrophy Unsteady [mendelian.co]

with or without gingival hyperplasia;cght; congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis; hirsutism-congenital gingival hyperplasia syndrome; hypertrichosis with or without [mendelian.co]

Agenesis of permanent teeth Gingival fibromatosis Skeletal dysplasia Generalized hypertrichosis Congenital, generalized hypertrichosis Thick vermilion border Dolichocephaly [mendelian.co]

Marshall-Smith Syndrome

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Hypertelorism Wide-set eyes Widely spaced eyes [ more ] 0000316 Increased susceptibility to fractures Abnormal susceptibility [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] susceptibility Bruise easily Easy bruisability Easy bruising [ more ] 0000978 Conductive hearing impairment Conductive deafness Conductive hearing loss [ more ] 0000405 Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Coffin-Siris Syndrome 2

hirsutism with sparse scalp hair, hypotonia, and developmental delay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Global developmental delay 0001263 Hypoplastic fifth fingernail Underdeveloped fifth fingernail Underdeveloped fingernail [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Coffin-Siris syndrome is a multiple anomaly/mental retardation syndrome characterized by "coarse" facial appearance, hypoplastic or absent nails on the fifth digits, generalized [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Eyebrow Duplication - Syndactyly Syndrome

hirsutism. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

hirsutism Hepatic fibrosis Pigmentary retinopathy Meningocele Breathing dysregulation Adducted thumb Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Increased serum lactate Aciduria Metabolic [mendelian.co]

hirsutism, high frontal hairline, high forehead with frontal bossing, low-set ears, attached ear lobule, hypertelorism, prominent eyes, arched eyebrows, palpebral fissures [chr7.org]

Parana Hard-Skin Syndrome

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Hyperkeratosis 0000962 Pectus carinatum Pigeon chest 0000768 Round face Circular face Round facial appearance Round facial [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] symptoms Respiratory insufficiency Respiratory impairment 0002093 Tapered finger Tapered fingertips Tapering fingers [ more ] 0001182 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis

See Congenital generalized hypertrichosis, Hirsutism. hy·per·tri·cho·sis ( hī'pĕr-tri-kō'sis ) Growth of hair in excess of the normal. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] hypertrichosis 0004540 Hirsutism Excessive hairiness 0001007 X-linked dominant inheritance 0001423 X-linked inheritance 0001417 Showing of 5 | Last updated: 5/1/2019 If you [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Acquired hypertrichosis may be “localized” to particular areas or “generalized” over all hair bearing areas of skin. [keratin.com]

Hypertrichotic Osteochondrodysplasia

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Long eyelashes Increased length of eyelashes Unusually long eyelashes [ more ] 0000527 Long philtrum 0000343 Low anterior [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

hirsutism Long eyelashes Agenesis of corpus callosum Abnormality of retinal pigmentation Short foot Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the thumb Glaucoma Hyperactivity Abnormality of [mendelian.co]

When taken orally, it may cause generalized hirsutism, progressive coarsening of the facial features, and pericardial effusions, all of which can resemble the clinical features [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary Hypotrichosis Type Marie Unna

hirsutism EXTRINSIC FACTORS Local trauma Malnutrition Anorexia nervosa Long-standing inflammatory dermatoses Drugs: Diazoxide, phenytoin, corticosteroids, Cortisporin, cyclosporine [clinicalgate.com]

Neurocutaneous Syndrome

[…] in the hands and feet, and generalized osteoporosis. [diseaseinfosearch.org]

Coarse face and body hirsutism are additional features. (259600) MalaCards based summary : Multicentric Osteolysis, Nodulosis, and Arthropathy, also known as torg-winchester [malacards.org]

Coarse face and body hirsutism are additional features. http://www.omim.org/entry/259600 From GHR Multicentric osteolysis, nodulosis, and arthropathy (MONA) describes a rare [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patterson Pseudoleprechaunism Syndrome

The body habitus is striking with a marked lack of subcutaneous fat, generalized hirsutism, acanthosis nigricans, prominent nipples, enlarged genitalia, abdominal distention [ibis-birthdefects.org]

[…] bronze hyperpigmentation ; Generalized tonic-clonic seizures ; Genu valgum ; Hirsutism ; Hyperplasia of the maxilla ; Increased circulating androgen level ; Intellectual [mousephenotype.org]

Signs and Symptoms Approximate number of patients (when available) Cervical platyspondyly - Diabetes mellitus - Flat acetabular roof - Generalized bronze hyperpigmentation [syndrome.medicclub.info]

Haff Syndrome

hirsutism 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0002230 5 everted lower lip vermilion 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0000232 6 palpebral edema 60 [malacards.org]

When taken orally, it may cause generalized hirsutism, progressive coarsening of the facial features, and pericardial effusions, all of which can resemble the clinical features [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

0000280 2 thick vermilion border 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0012471 3 joint hyperflexibility 60 33 hallmark (90%) Very frequent (99-80%) HP:0005692 4 generalized [malacards.org]

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 Hepatic steatosis Fatty infiltration of liver Fatty liver [ more ] 0001397 Hepatocellular carcinoma 0001402 Sudden cardiac [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Atypical scarring 0000987 Cerebral palsy 0100021 Cirrhosis Scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver 0001394 Edema Fluid retention Water retention [ more ] 0000969 Generalized [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Rhizomelic Syndrome Type Urbach

[…] hypopigmentation Melanocytic nevus Irregular vertebral endplates Ectodermal dysplasia Aplasia of the uterus Facial hirsutism Increased serum testosterone level Frontal balding [mendelian.co]

hirsutism Hypertrichosis Abnormality of the hair Abnormal blistering of the skin Irregular hyperpigmentation Palmoplantar keratoderma Corneal opacity Weight loss Hyperkeratosis [mendelian.co]

[…] bone mineral density Joint dislocation Abnormality of the genital system Epidermal acanthosis Hypermelanotic macule Palmoplantar hyperkeratosis Neoplasm of the skin Macule Generalized [mendelian.co]

Cervical Hypertrichosis - Peripheral Neuropathy Syndrome

Showing of 10 | 80%-99% of people have these symptoms Dandy-Walker malformation 0001305 EMG abnormality 0003457 Generalized hirsutism Excessive hairiness over body 0002230 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

1) Hypertrichosis = growth of hair in an excessive amount on any body part 2) Hirsutism = women with excessive growth of terminal hairs in a male pattern due to androgen overproduction [quizlet.com]

Medicine 7th edition, McGraw-Hill 2008, pp 775-777 Electrolysis For The Treatment Of Hypertrichosis And Hirsutism accessed on http://www.skintherapyletter.com/1999/4.6/2. [emedicalhub.com]