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Hirsutism - Glossary

Glossary

Cushing's syndrome: Condition where adrenal glands make too much of cortisol or the patient takes steroid medications like prednisone for a prolonged duration.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: Condition characterized by excessive production of hormones by the adrenal glands.

Waxing: Process of hair removal following application of hot wax.

Balding: It refers to as having no hair.

Electrolysis: Procedure that involves the use of electricity for generating heat within the hair follicles and destroying it.

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