Thickening of body hair

Thickening of body hair: Introduction

Thickening of body hair: Thickening of body hair is a condition in which the body hair grows more profusely. See detailed information below for a list of 0 causes of Thickening of body hair, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Types of Thickening of body hair:

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Medications or substances causing Thickening of body hair:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Thickening of body hair as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Thickening of body hair

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Thickening of body hair:

• Hairiness (189 causes)
• Hirsutism (102 causes)
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Misdiagnosis and Thickening of body hair

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Thickening of body hair: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

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Medical Conditions associated with Thickening of body hair:

Hairiness (189 causes), Hair symptoms (838 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes), Scalp symptoms (639 causes)

Symptoms related to Thickening of body hair:

Hairiness (189 causes), Hirsutism (102 causes), Masculinization, Coarse hair (51 causes), Hair symptoms (838 causes), Adrenal disorders, Adrenal tumours, Cushing syndrome (6 causes), Hypothyroidism (106 causes), Medications

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