Hirsutism body hair, particularly in locations where women normally do not develop terminal hair during puberty (chest, abdomen, back, and face). The medical term for excessive hair growth that affects any gender is hypertrichosis. Hirsutism can be caused by either an increased level of androgens, the male hormones, or an oversensitivity of hair follicles to androgens. Male hormones such as testosterone stimulate hair growth, increase size and intensify the growth and pigmentation of hair. Other symptoms associated with a high level of male hormones include acne, deepening of the voice, and increased muscle mass. The condition is called hyperandrogenism. Growing evidence
The Role of Culture in Early Expansions of Humans Germany. The leaders of the Research Center in Tübingen include Nicholas Conard and Volker Hochschild, as well as Volker Mosbrugger and Friedemann Schrenk in Frankfurt am Main. The current chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board is Hermann H. Hahn. On occasions, the ROCEEH organizes international workshops, symposiums and conferences, inviting guests to propose new methods and introduce and discuss the latest developments and research results. The Role of Culture in Early Expansions of Humans The Role of Culture in Early Expansions of Humans (ROCEEH) is an interdisciplinary project of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Within the framework of