Hair-an syndrome E28.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 01.01.2022

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Definition
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Acronym for hyperandrogenemia (HA), insulin resistance (IR), acanthosis nigricans (AN). The clinical picture is further characterized, like PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), by persistent acne and insulin resistance. Syndrome occurring exclusively in women. HAIR-AN syndrome is also considered a subtype of PCOS.

Occurrence/Epidemiology
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About 7% of all hirsut women have HAIR-AN syndrome.

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Acanthosis nigricans in hereditary syndromes; Hirsutism; Polycystic ovarian syndrome; Pseudoacanthosis nigricans; Saha syndrome;

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Acanthosis nigricans (overview); Acne (overview); Polycystic ovarian syndrome;

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Last updated on: 01.01.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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