Possible Causes for loss of pubic hair Portal Cirrhosis Gynecomastia Hypogonadism (testicular atrophy) Decreased body hair (e.g., loss of chest hair, female pattern of pubic hair distribution) Reduced libido; erectile dysfunction [amboss.com] Addison Disease […] of interest in sex (decreased libido) Irregular or absent menstruation (amenorrhea) Loss of pubic hair and body hair Muscle twitching or seizures. [innerbody.com] However, women and adolescent girls may have various symptoms from DHEA insufficiency, such as loss of pubic hair, dry skin, a reduced interest in sex, and depression. [ Top [web.archive.org] In women of child-bearing age, some disturbance of the menstrual rhythm is occasionally seen .... loss of pubic and axillary hair is a very useful physical sign ... [herballegacy.com] Sheehan Syndrome There was a history of secondary amenorrhoea, loss of axillary and pubic hair following childbirth at 28 years of age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The most common symptoms included asthenia and adynamia in 51 (85%), amenorrhea in 44 (73%), loss of axillary or pubic hair in 40 (67%), and agalactia in 40 (67%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Symptoms of Sheehan syndrome may include: Inability to breastfeed (breast milk never "comes in") Fatigue Lack of menstrual bleeding Loss of pubic and axillary hair Low blood [nlm.nih.gov] Panhypopituitarism […] of pubic hair Inability to produce breast milk Decreased facial/body hair in men Poor growth Micro-penis Stomach pain Nausea/vomiting Constipation Excessive thirst Excessive [healtheo360.com] Other general symptoms of panhypopituitarism are hypersensitivity to cold, decreased appetite, anemia, infertility, loss of pubic hair, lack of body hair, facial swelling, [lifepersona.com] irregular or no periods, loss of pubic hair, and inability to produce milk for breast-feeding in women Decreased facial or body hair in men Short stature in children When [mayoclinic.org] Alopecia […] on the face, scalp and entire body including the pubic area Diffuse alopecia areata – Sudden and unexpected hair thinning on the scalp Ophiasis alopecia – Hair loss along [templehealth.org] […] and pubic hair). [dermcoll.edu.au] Hair loss may occur throughout the body, including the head, face, arms, legs, underarms, and pubic area. Hair may fall out entirely, slowly, or in sections. [cancer.net] Thallium Poisoning Thallium has been responsible for many intoxications since its discovery; however, toxicological profiles for thallium in human fatalities have not been updated recently. Autopsy, microscopic investigations, and toxicological analyses were performed on a married couple who died from thallium sulfate intended homicidal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome To identify the underlying androgen receptor gene mutation in a Chinese patient with typical symptoms of complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. A Chinese female phenotype with 46, XY karyotype was diagnosed because of primary amenorrhea. Mutations were determined by polymerase chain reaction followed by DNA[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypogonadism • Loss of pubic hair • axillary hair • terminal hair growth along the midline towards the umbilicus. 10. [slideshare.net] […] of facial, axillary, and pubic hair; anemia; and changes in mood and vitality. [jamanetwork.com] […] of body hair (pubic, axillary, facial) osteoporosis and decreased bone mineral density increased body fat breast discomfort and enlargement hot flashes sweating poor concentration [medicalnewstoday.com] Atrophic Vaginitis Along with dry labia, vulvar lesions and sparse pubic hair are common. The vaginal epithelium may appear pale, smooth, dry, and friable, with a loss of rugae. [medscape.com] The doctor will also examine your external genitalia for physical signs of atrophy, such as: pale, smooth, shiny vaginal lining loss of elasticity sparse pubic hair smooth [healthline.com] On examination, providers will note atrophy of the labia major and minora with loss of subcutaneous fat. [medscape.com] Vaginitis The doctor will also examine your external genitalia for physical signs of atrophy, such as: pale, smooth, shiny vaginal lining loss of elasticity sparse pubic hair smooth [healthline.com] The observations of the following may indicate lower estrogen levels: little pubic hair, loss of the labial fat pad, thinning and resorption of the labia minora, and the narrowing [en.wikipedia.org] Hypopituitarism Women may also have symptoms such as: Hot flashes Irregular or no periods Loss of pubic hair An inability to produce milk for breast-feeding Men may also have symptoms such [mayoclinic.org] • Sexual maturation fails or regression • Atropy of gonads with amenorrhea and loss of pubic hair. • Growth slows dramatically. 19. [slideshare.net] […] sex drive infertility facial puffiness anemia hot flashes irregular or no periods loss of pubic hair inability to produce breastmilk decreased facial or body hair in men [draxe.com] Vaginospasm […] of pubic hair Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Anal reflex absent Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Anal reflex [tx.fhir.org] Some Fallopian tube finding Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Ovary finding Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Loss [tx.fhir.org] Puerperium Clinical signs include absence of lactation, amenorrhea, loss of axillary and pubic hair, genital and breast atrophy, “superinvolution” of the uterus, infertility, hypothyroidism [glowm.com] (fatigue, cold intolerance, edema), and adrenocortical insufficiency (fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, decreased skin pigmentation, abnormal stress response). 37 Many of these [glowm.com] Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia hair, 79, 80 loss of the catheter in the bladder, 81 bladder perforation and bladder necrosis 82 have been reported as rare complications of IC. [doi.org] […] bladder cancer seem to relate rather to infection, bladder trabeculation, detrusor pressure or neuropathy than to IC itself. 78 Bladder calculi caused by the introduction of pubic [doi.org] Anterior Pituitary Hypofunction Sudden cessation of lactation due to loss of prolactin Loss of pubic hair and fatigue Eventual development of panhypopituitarism. what is the most common cause of hypopituitarism [brainscape.com] […] of pubic and axillary hair Atrophy of breast and Testis What are the steps in evaluating anterior pituitary hypofunction? [meddean.luc.edu] Patients with this condition may experience decreased sex drive, smooth and pale skin, fine wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, loss of armpit and pubic hair, loss of facial [newswise.com] Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Type 22 Fat gain on thighs and face, abdominal fat - Low blood pressure ( 80/40) and heart pulse (40 per min) - Ringing in the ears – 24/7 - Dry hair and face -Loss of pubic hair [allthingsmale.com] […] of body hair (pubic, axillary, facial) osteoporosis and decreased bone mineral density increased body fat breast discomfort and enlargement hot flashes sweating poor concentration [medicalnewstoday.com] […] of adult-onset hypogonadism include: erectile dysfunction low sperm count depressed mood decreased libido lethargy sleep disturbances decreased muscle mass and strength loss [medicalnewstoday.com] Alopecia Areata […] and pubic hair). [dermcoll.edu.au] In the most serious form, ALOPECIA AREATA UNIVERSALIS, all the hair on the body also falls out including eyebrows, lashes and pubic hair. synonyms Alopecia Areata, Alopecia [dermis.net] This type results in hair loss across the entire scalp and face (including eyebrows and eyelashes), plus the rest of the body (including pubic hair). 3. [futureofpersonalhealth.com] Stage IV Prostate Carcinoma Short-term effects of radiotherapy can include: discomfort around your bottom diarrhoea loss of pubic hair tiredness cystitis – an inflammation of the bladder lining, which [nhs.uk] Short-term effects of radiotherapy can include: discomfort around your bottom diarrhoea loss of pubic hair tiredness inflammation of the bladder lining, which can cause painful [nhs.uk] This hair loss can be all body hair, including pubic, underarm, legs/arms, eyelashes, and nose hairs. The use of scarves, wigs, hats and hairpieces may help. [oncolink.org] Hypothyroidism Physical signs of hypothyroidism include the following: Weight gain Slowed speech and movements Dry skin Jaundice Pallor Coarse, brittle, straw-like hair Loss of scalp hair [emedicine.medscape.com] axillary hair, pubic hair, or a combination Dull facial expression Coarse facial features Periorbital puffiness Macroglossia Goiter (simple or nodular) Hoarseness Decreased [emedicine.medscape.com] Coagulation Abnormalities hair loss, spider naevi, purpura, gynaecomastia, flapping tremors, drowsiness and coma. [jpma.org.pk] […] diagnosis of CLD were based on: Presence of cardinal signs and symptoms including ascites, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, jaundice, palmar erythema, clubbing, leukonychia, oedema, pubic [jpma.org.pk] Liver Cirrhosis Cirrhosis signs, include jaundice, gynecomastia (up to one third of men), loss of axillary and pubic hair, ascites, and splenomegaly (due to portal hypertension), finger clubbing [symptoma.com] Loss of axillary and pubic hair is noted in men and women. Hyperestrogenemia also may explain spider angiomata and palmar erythema. [emedicine.com] Man may experience symptoms of hypogonadism, such as loss of libido, infertility and atrophy of the gonads (testicles), this is due to hormonal imbalances. [symptoma.com] Hemochromatosis Most commonly affected is the pubic area, although total loss of body hair is seen in some patients Loss of body hair Partial loss of body hair is evident in majority of patients [medicaljoyworks.com] Stages of female breast and pubic hair development, according to Marshall and Tanner, were stages B-4 and P-5, respectively. [hindawi.com] […] of body hair Partial loss of body hair is evident in majority of patients. [medicaljoyworks.com] Addisonian Crisis […] of interest in sex (decreased libido) Irregular or absent menstruation (amenorrhea) Loss of pubic hair and body hair Muscle twitching or seizures. [innerbody.com] hair loss in women due to loss of androgens Crisis: hypotension, shock dehydration fever Excess: edema (excess G) return to top Investigations lab investigations diagnostic [sharinginhealth.ca] […] of axillary and pubic hair, loss of libido, and amenorrhea in women). [scielo.br] Adrenal Insufficiency A 37-year-old female patient was hospitalized because of general fatigue and loss of axillary and pubic hair after massive bleeding at delivery of her third child. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CPAI also causes dehydroepiandrosterone deficiency causing additional symptoms seen only in women (loss of axillary/pubic hair, absence of pubarch in children, reduced libido [orpha.net] Decreased or absent pubic hairs Skin color changes, especially on sun-exposed areas How is adrenal insufficiency in children diagnosed? [drugs.com] Klinefelter Syndrome Clinical features The classic clinical description includes:[1] Infertility; small firm testes; decreased facial and pubic hair; loss of libido; impotence. [patient.info] Clinical features The classic clinical description includes: [ 1 ] Infertility; small firm testes; decreased facial and pubic hair; loss of libido; impotence. [patient.info] Physical examination revealed tall stature, thin built, small testes size, and absence of beard and pubic hairs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Microcytic Anemia […] of pubic hair, atrophy of external genitalia: testicles reduced to 2 1.5 cm; penile size shrunk to only 4 cm long. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] previously having received radiotherapy for treatment of nasopharygeal carcinoma (NPCA) 16 years ago, appeared at OPD complaining about his failure in penile erection, loss [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypotension Women may also have symptoms such as: Hot flashes Irregular or no periods Loss of pubic hair An inability to produce milk for breast-feeding Men may also have symptoms such [mayoclinic.org] problems with breast feeding, irregular or no menstrual periods, and hot flashes In men: loss of hair (on the face, or in the armpits or pubic area), decreased sex drive [hormone.org] if onset is during a growth period Loss of armpit or pubic hair In women: cessation of menstrual periods, infertility, or failure to lactate In men: decreased sexual interest [uclahealth.org] Luteinizing Hormone Deficiency […] sex drive infertility facial puffiness anemia hot flashes irregular or no periods loss of pubic hair inability to produce breastmilk decreased facial or body hair in men [draxe.com] Weakness, hypoglycemia, weight loss, and decreased axillary and pubic hair suggest the diagnosis. [merckmanuals.com] Nausea, pale skin and loss of pubic and armpit hair in women may also indicate deficiency of ACTH. [altered-states.net] Vitiligo Vitiligo Vitiligo is a disease that causes the patchy loss of skin color. It can affect the skin or hair anywhere on the body, including pubic hair. [medicalnewstoday.com] Uterus Didelphus In the prepubertal period, normal development of external genitalia and age-appropriate developmental sexual milestones (like breast and pubic hair) often mask abnormalities [acfs2000.com] In the reproductive years, it is found on routine ultra sound, or when she has difficulty with getting pregnant or has repeated pregnancy loss. [acfs2000.com]
