Excessive hair growth in unwanted parts of the body can be due to hormonal imbalances. In women, it is termed hirsutism. Conditions causing unwanted hair are polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, adrenal hyperplasia, certain medications, etc. Diet changes, weight management, correction of hormonal imbalances, and medical conditions can help. Hair removal with razors, lasers, hair removal creams, etc., can help temporarily.
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Despite taking Zoladex, my 6-year old daughter had pubic and underarm hair. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 6 years 10 months now; she had pubic and underarm hair before seven months; that time, she had Zoladex 3.75 mg 2 times at six months intervals. After that, her hair development was not in control. That is why the doctor suggested putting Leuprolide acetate 3.75 mg once a mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. She has excess female gonadal hormones. Hence she started developing secondary sexual characteristics such as hairs in the pubic, axilla, and breast development, etc. This condition is called precocious puberty (attaining puberty earlier), be... Read Full »