My forearms are pretty hairy. They kind of look like a mans. Whats bothering me is that the hair is also on my hands and knuckles. Recent;y i have noticed some hair growth on my upper arms that was not there a couple of years ago.
what type of doctor do i need to see about this.
2006-09-10 06:46:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
An Endocrinologist. That's a Dr. who specializes in hormone and thyroid imbalances. It sounds like it's probably 1 or the other. Good Luck!
2006-09-10 06:50:28 · answer #1 · answered by PROUDJEW 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like Hirsutism (excess hair) which is usually caused by excessive levels of male hormones. Other symptoms are Acne, Irregular Menstural Periods, deeping of Voice, also some meds can cause this such as Birth Control Pills. If it is male hormone related there are some meds out to keep them under control such as a Anti-Androgen. I would start with a Primary Care Physician (MD) you can get some blood test to test the hormone level and start with a cause. Hope this helps :)
2006-09-10 14:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by sassyz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A G.P. can do simple blood tests. If you prefer a more natural approach, have a naturalpath test your hormone levels. One other thing to check for, although rare, is something called Stein-Leventhal syndrome, which can cause abnormal hair growth. That can be checked for with the blood test. I have it, and have found that a diet with little sugar and few carbs works the best in lieu of medication.
2006-09-10 14:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by blackanubis9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your ethnic background, this could be normal. If you also notice hair on your face, similar to a male's, (or if you have irregular periods as well) you should go to a gynecologist or an endocrinologist to be checked for hormonal imbalances. If it is a hormonal imbalance, they would prescribe a birth control pill or some other type of hormonal therapy. I hope this helps!!!!
2006-09-10 13:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by emphatizer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mexican like me that may be normal but if you get hair growing between your breasts or on the back of you shoulders then you may have a hormone imbalance. you could probably just go see a regular doctor about it.
2006-09-10 13:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by kelsy!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a dermatologist. Or your regular doctor. Its probably a hormone fluctuation of some sort that you are dealing with if this is new hair growth.
2006-09-10 13:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you have laser hair removal there isn't a thing that can be done about it. I have the same problem. Don't EVER do hormone replacement therapy or anything like that. It's awful and doesn't last more than a few months.
2006-09-10 13:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you have a hair problem, might be caused from a high level of testostrone on your body.( male horomne) see your GYN doctor to have your levels checked.
2006-09-10 13:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by Brandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hormonal imbalance ask your doctor if he can give you an oral contracptives do it can really help lessens the masculine hormone on you
2006-09-10 13:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by _maldita_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a regular doctor you go to, start with him or her first.
2006-09-10 13:49:23 · answer #10 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋