Understanding the Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome
5. Male-Pattern Hair Growth
Women with Cushing's syndrome can develop male-pattern hair growth. When cortisol levels in the body are abnormally high, the hormones that stimulate hair growth also begin malfunctioning. This usually causes fast-growing and thick body hair — usually on the face, neck, and back — and excess and darker facial hair. Cushing's syndrome can also lead to menstruation fluctuations.
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