Excessive hair growth: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Go to emergency care if it occurs with severe, sudden abdominal or pelvic pain, fainting, or another emergency symptom.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek same-day medical advice if hair growth develops rapidly with a deeper voice, new genital enlargement, or a substantial increase in muscle bulk.

   These changes need prompt assessment, although they do not necessarily mean there is a serious cause.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Book a routine appointment if growth is new, worsening, or upsetting.

   Arrange an assessment if you also have irregular periods, significant acne, scalp hair loss, fertility concerns, or symptoms that began after starting a medicine or supplement.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • has noticed a lump, a mole that has changed, or unexplained weight loss
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Excessive hair growth. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.