”I noticed that I started gaining weight very quickly and my bodily hair increased rapidly and became thicker. I also developed a thick bump in the back of my head on my neck. It took half a year until I was diagnosed because my condition is not very common amongst teenagers.”
Helene 21 years old, suffered embarrassing excess hair at an early age. Read her story here
ACTH- Cushing is a condition where either the adrenal gland or the pituitary gland produce an excess of cortisol. This is a hormone that exists in everyone but some people may produce so little that even lifting a finger becomes too difficult, or like in my case, produce so much that your body starts changing very quickly. I noticed that I started gaining weight very quickly and my bodily hair increased rapidly and became thicker. I also developed a thick bump in the back of my head on my neck. It took half a year until I was diagnosed because my condition is not very common amongst teenagers. My pituitary gland was producing an excess of cortisol and I had lost nearly 10cm in height. After surgery a lot of hair started growing in my face. I couldn’t put my hair up because the hair in my face would show and I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my home and being seen in public. When I found out the hair in my face could be permanently removed I instantly booked an appointment and I am very pleased with the results. I have been treated for over a year now and have seen some very positive results. I am now able to put my hear up when and how I please. I owe Leila’s clinic a big thank you for helping me!