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"DHEA can cause androgenic effects in women, sJch as acne, deepening of the voice, facial hair growth, and hair loss. 3." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Characteristics of PCOS include obesity, hirsutism (abnormal hair growth), acne, infertility, hypertension, and diabetes. Evaluating and managing amenorrhea is best addressed with the medical knowledge of a qualified primary care practitioner. Sometimes a specialist in endocrinology is necessary, to rule out or consider an array of potential diseases and disorders of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries, thyroid, and/or uterus. THE NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLE Normal menstruation results from a complex chain of events initiated in the central nervous system: 1." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Oral contraceptives can reduce hair growth, reduce acne, cause regular menstrual sloughing, suppress lureinizing hormone (LH) and ovarian cyst production, and are very widely prescribed for women who also need contraception. Antiestrogens such as clomiphene are sometimes given to induce ovulation and may restore fertility in women seeking pregnancy. However, PCOS can be resistant to normal ovulation induction and often requires the help of an infertility specialist." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Spironolactone, an antiandrogen medication with minimal side effects, can reduce acne and hair growth. The recommended does is 50 to 200 mg once daily. There has been some concern of very rare cases of hyperkalemia (abnormally high potassium levels) with this product, so patients need to be warned of cardiac arrhythmias and muscle cramping. Metformin, an insulin-receptor-improving medication used for diabetes, has been touted to decrease weight gain and stimulate ovulation in women with PCOS." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Hair growing where it shouldn't and excessive hair growth anywhere are typical signs of having too much androgen. Medically known as hirsutism—pronounced "her-suit- SIGN OF THE TIMES ism"—it can occur in either sex. While men may not consider it much of a problem, it can be exceedingly embarrassing for women. Unwanted hair in women is often dark and coarse and sprouts in places where men typically have hair—on the chin, chest, lip, thighs, ears, or face, or around the nipples." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "The estrogen loss can cause hair shafts to thin and dry out, so new hairs will be duller and less manageable. New hair growth also tapers off. Both hair texture change and hair loss are also common reactions to chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. The good news is that both these changes are usually temporary. VYour hairdresser can be your friend in more ways than one. Hairdressers are often the first to recognize and remark on hair texture changes.These changes may be the early clues to thyroid conditions and other underdiagnosed disorders." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "In addition, excessive hair growth in men may signal a metabolic skin condition called porphyria cutanea tarda, which also causes blisters to develop on sun-exposed areas. Porphyria cutanea tarda is associated with several liver problems, including hepatitis C, which can lead to cirrhosis or even liver cancer if untreated. SIGN OF THE TIMES Vivian Wheeler, who suffered from hirsutism, was forced by her mother to shave her face at the tender age of 7. After her mother died in the early 1990s, she decided it was time to renounce the daily drudgery of shaving." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "Chest hair also varies by ethnic background; the hairiest chests are South Asian, and European descent. in hair growth in women. Asian and Native American women tend to have little body hair, while Middle Eastern and Mediterranean women tend to have considerably more. BORN (HAIR) FREE If you're the only man in your family and among your friends who doesn't have to shave and you don't have much chest, pubic, or underarm hair, you may have been born with a SIGNIFICANT FACT Beards are the fastest-growing hairs on the human body." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"However, male pattern hair growth, irreversible low voice, hot flashes, depression, weight gain, acne, reduced breast size, muscle cramps, fatigue, and other symptoms related to the medication have caused danazol to become a less popular alternative, and it has mostly fallen out of use. Prescription drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists), such as Lupron, Synarel, and goserelin, are used to produce a menopausal state." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"One of the more bizarre findings about porphyria can involve abnormal hair growth; one of the victims was described in the medical publication as having hair growth on his eyelids as thick as normal eyebrows. Although detailed in clinical terms, the official medical report left much out as well.67 Workers from the factory who would show up for treatment at the dermatologist's private office reeked so badly of chemicals that other patients in the waiting room began to complain. To address this, office visits were scheduled for 6:00 a.m." - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"If your hair growth gets better but is not ideal, add the Chinese herbal blend Shou Wu Wan (also known as He Shou Wu or Shou Wu Pian). It is a single herb or a blend of herbs used for centuries, and it works. It is available on my Web site and in most Chinese herbal stores. Excess Testosterone Oily skin, oily hair, and pimples are usually the first signs of too much testosterone. Because testosterone converts into estrogen, too much testosterone can feel like too much estrogen and you may develop breast tenderness and swelling or even vaginal bleeding." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"DHT is thought to be partly responsible for male baldness, and a high conversion of testosterone to DHT in women is thought to be connected to a host of "male" symptoms like hair loss (on the head) and hair growth (on the face). This conversion—in both men and women—is fueled by an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. Saw palmetto helps to down-regulate this enzyme, meaning a reduction in the amount of DHT. Saw palmetto also contains compounds that act as anti-inflammatories. Note: It's always good to rule out cancer as a cause of the urinary symptoms." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"It also causes sex hormone problems and can lead to infertility; hair growth where you don't want it (your face if you're a woman); hair loss where you don't want to lose it (your head); acne in women; low testosterone, loss of chest, leg, and arm hair, and breast growth in men; and more. What's the Research on Insulin and How It Damages Your Brain? Pioneering new work out of Harvard and Brown universities from Drs." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Side effects include vomiting, dizziness, headache, irregular periods, hair growth, deepening of the voice, and, more rarely, confusion, movement problems, and blurred vision. It too should never be taken by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding or by patients with liver or kidney disease. So are there alternatives? Stress and diet may be related to the development of acne. Reducing stress with relaxation techniques or other methods may be helpful. Non-Westernized cultures have lower rates of acne, suggesting that diet may be a factor." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Men turned to a mixture of olive oil and oregano as a scalp treatment in hopes of revitalizing hair growth. The same olive oil and oregano combination has been applied to rheumatic limbs and sprains with success. (At least, with greater success than as a cure for baldness.) Throw Me a Lifesaver! CANCER: Oregano contains important phenolic acids that have strong free radical-scavenging activity, which can help prevent certain types of cancers from forming. Indian oregano was shown to have protective properties against radiation-induced DNA damage in an animal cell study." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Hair growth? Well, vitamin D may not grow hair on bald heads, but new research is showing that it significantly impacts performance and may be especially important for older adults. 2007 research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that older adults who don't get enough vitamin D are at increased risk for both poor physical performance and for disability. More than 900 people over sixty-five years of age from two towns in Italy were tested on their walking speed, their ability to stand from a chair, and their ability to maintain balance in a variety of positions." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"You must avoid getting testosterone on your face or chest because it will cause hair growth, and you must avoid getting it directly on your breasts because it converts into estrogen. Transdermal patches and gel are now available by prescription. The patches come in doses of 2.5 mg or 5.0 mg, which is often too high for women. Androgel is marketed for men (in a 1 percent concentration). The smallest-size packets are 2.5 gm, which provides 25 mg of testosterone (much too high for women)." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Warning: Unnecessary supplementation can lead to excessive androgen levels, resulting in heavier pubic hair growth, clitoral enlargement, acne, increased facial hair growth, lowered voice, and reduced levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol. Close monitoring of testosterone levels is advised. Culley Carson, MD, Rhodes Distinguished Professor and chief of urology, University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill. Natural Ways to Ease Menopause Symptoms Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, nutritionist and author of Hot Times: How to Eat Well, Live Healthy, and Feel Sexy During the Change. Avery." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"One of the more bizarre findings about porphyria can involve abnormal hair growth; one of the victims was described in the medical publication as having hair growth on his eyelids as thick as normal eyebrows. Although detailed in clinical terms, the official medical report left much out as well.67 Workers from the factory who would show up for treatment at the dermatologist's private office reeked so badly of chemicals that other patients in the waiting room began to complain. To address this, office visits were scheduled for 6:00 a.m." - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"Furthermore, in contrast to the other major adrenal hormone, Cortisol, DHEA appears to be relatively free of side effects—with the exception of acne or increased hair growth when large doses are administered. However, we must not forget that DHEA is a powerful steroid hormone, and that we know very little about the effects of long-term administration. Because DHEA is partially converted to estrogen and testosterone, there is a theoretical concern that it could promote the development of hormone-dependent cancers such as breast and prostate cancer." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"TIP: ADD ROSEMARY OIL TO LOTIONS Rosemary oil can be added in small amounts to hair lotions to prevent premature male baldness, possibly by helping to stimulate hair growth activity. IMPETIGO DIAGNOSIS Impetigo is a common skin disease caused by a bacterial infection. Bacteria infect broken skin by entering through cuts, grazes, and cold sores. It usually first occurs around the nose and mouth, appearing as an area of reddened skin that then develops into a crop of blisters. It sometimes spreads to the rest of the body." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Effects of Herb Extracts on hair growth and Isolation of an Active Substance from Polyporus umbellatus F. Chem Pharm Bull. 42; 530-533. 1994 Ishida H et al. Studies on the Antihemorrhagic and anticoagulative substances in herbs used for treatments of Bleeding and stagnant blood in traditional Chinese medicine. J Pharm Sci. 76; S200. 1987 Kashiwada Y, Nonaka GI, Niskioka I, Chang JJ, Lee KH, Antitumor agents, 129. Tannins and related compounds as selective cytotoxic agents. In: JNP 55:1033-1043. 1992." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Because of its similarity to hair, the drug was used to treat a lack of hair growth and to promote dark hair color. It is still taken as an infusion in Spain, Belgium, and the Canary Islands to treat bronchitis, coughs, and whooping cough, and also for painful and excessive menstruation. precautions and adverse reactions General: No health hazards or side effects, are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Effects of herb extracts on hair growth and isolation of an active substance from Polyporus umbellatus F. Chem Pharm Bull 42:530-533. 1994. Kanamori H, Sakamoto I, Mizuta M, Chem Pharm Bull 34:1826. 1986. Reisch J, PM 15:320. 1967. Szenedrei K, Novak I, Varga E, Buzas G, PA 23:16-71. 1968. Burr Marigold Bidens tripartita description Medicinal Parts: The whole Burr Marigold plant is used medicinally. Flower and Fruit: The flower heads are solitary, erect or inclined, 15 to 25 mm long and wide, generally with no lingual blossoms. There are two rows of bracts." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"The plant oils provide moisture and an antioxidant benefit, but the aminobutyric acid isn't effective against lip lines, and there isn't enough alpha-arbutin in this product to lighten a dark upper lip (assuming it's dark from pigment, not hair growth). As for dealing with "man-worthy moustache hair," well, there's nothing in the formula that can eliminate that concern either. The amounts of peptide and retinol are too low to register a benefit, and at most this product will temporarily fill in lines around the mouth and keep that area soft and smooth." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"First, the animals drinking the aluminum fluoride water demonstrated a progressive decline in appearance, with sparse hair growth, dry, flaky, copper-colored skin and a generalized unhealthy appearance. This was thought to be secondary to the damaging effect on the animals' kidneys, since aluminum levels in the animals drinking the aluminum-fluoride water were nearly double that of the control animals and animals drinking sodium fluoride treated water alone." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Epicatechin and catechin are the constitutive monomers inducing the degree of polymerization inducing hair growth (Takahashi, 1998). Hepatoprotective Effects: Proanthocyanidin has been shown to significantly attenuate acetaminophen-induced hepatic DNA damage, apoptopic and necrotic cell death of liver cells. The component also antagonizes acetaminophen induced changes in bcl-Xl expression (Ray, 1999). Ischemia Preventive Effects: Maintenance of microvascular injury by procyanidins occurs through the scavenger effect of reactive oxygen species (Maffei Facino, 1994)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Sea buckthorn is also sometimes added to hair products to prevent baldness and stimulate hair growth. Edible Uses The berries can be eaten raw, though they are very acidic and taste better when sweetened or when harvested after a frost, which decreases their astrin-gency. They are seven times higher in vitamin C than lemons. Other parts of the plant are not generally considered edible. Other Uses Sea buckthorn has an extensive root system and is often planted to help prevent soil erosion and to repair areas that have been damaged by mining." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"When it occurs in women along with an increase in hair growth on the face, a more complex medical cause involving the overproduction of male hormones is present. Other types of baldness are alopecia areata, where hair is lost in circular patches, telogen effluvium, which involves general hair loss after experiencing physcial or emotional stress (usually around three months after the event), lupus, and traction alopecia, which results from the direct pulling and damage of the hair (usually from hot rollers and other styling techniques)." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

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