Achard Syndrome
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What is the definition of Achard Syndrome?

Achard syndrome, also known as Achard-Thiers syndrome, is a rare disorder characterized by the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus combined with symptoms of androgen (male trait hormone) overproduction, such as excessive facial and body hair. Achard syndrome most often occurs in postmenopausal women but can also occur in female adolescents and young women.

What are the symptoms of Achard Syndrome?

Symptoms of Achard syndrome appear as the onset of type 2 diabetes, for which symptoms may include excessive thirst and appetite, weight loss, high glucose levels in urine, frequent urination, and symptoms of androgen overproduction, such as excess body hair (hirsutism), especially facial hair such as the development of a beard, receding hairline, deeper voice, clitoral enlargement, obesity, and infertility. Additional symptoms may include absent, infrequent, or very light menstruation, and acanthosis nigricans (darkening in skin folds). In female adolescents or young women, Achard may also be diagnosed as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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What are the current treatments for Achard Syndrome?

Treatment for Achard syndrome includes diet therapy and/or insulin or other diabetes medications and oral contraceptives to control androgen overproduction in young women. Postmenopausal women with Achard syndrome are treated with hormone replacement therapy. Some individuals with Achard syndrome may be treated with anti-androgen therapy. Excess facial and body hair can be removed with cosmetic treatments, such as electrolysis or waxing.

Who are the top Achard Syndrome Local Doctors?

Experienced in Achard Syndrome

Dr. Mark A. Reed

Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

Experienced in Achard Syndrome

Dr. Mark A. Reed

Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

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Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500,

Seattle, WA

206-784-8833

Languages Spoken:

English, Korean, Russian, Spanish

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Mark Reed is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achard Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Freiberg's Disease. Dr. Reed is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Achard Syndrome

Dr. Anthony M. Yi

Orthopedics

Experienced in Achard Syndrome

Dr. Anthony M. Yi

Orthopedics

Referral may be required

Before you request

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500,

Seattle, WA

206-784-8833

Languages Spoken:

English, German, Korean, Spanish

See accepted insurances

Accepting New Patients

Offers Telehealth

Anthony Yi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achard Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome. Dr. Yi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Yi is currently accepting new patients.

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Advanced in Achard Syndrome

Dr. Paul A. Rath

Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

Advanced in Achard Syndrome

Dr. Paul A. Rath

Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

8591 S. Broadway,

Tyler, TX

903-606-8840

Languages Spoken:

English

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Paul Rath is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Rath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achard Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, Macrodactyly of the Foot, and Achard Syndrome. Dr. Rath is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Rath is currently accepting new patients.