Hirsutism Collection

BEARDED LADY. Julia Pastrana, a celebrated bearded lady of the 19th century: wood engraving, 1874

Julia Pastrana, Mexican bearded woman (1834 - 1860)
2603720 Julia Pastrana, Mexican bearded woman (1834 - 1860); (add.info.: Julia Pastrana the Mexican bearded woman (1834 - 1860)

Young girl with hirsutism, boy with vitiligo, child with one eye, conjoined twins
FLO4597752 Young girl with hirsutism, boy with vitiligo, child with one eye, conjoined twins. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Ambroise Tardieu from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete

Pedro Gonzalez, the hairy man
Pedro Gonzalez, (also spelt Gonsalvus), 16th century noble born hairy man, (flourished 1582) and his French wife of " outstanding beauty". circa 1582

LION-FACED MAN, 1907. Stephan Bibrowsky (1890-1932), known as Lionel the Lion-Faced Man. Sideshow performer with Barnum & Baileys circus. Photograph, 1907

Helena Antonia Portrait Beard Bearded Dwarf Dwarfism
Helena Antonia, 1579 - after 1621. Bearded female dwarf, born in Liege, Belgium. She worked at the court of Maria of Austria, the Holy Roman Empress

BEARDED LADY. Josephine Boisdechene (Madame Fortune Clofullia), P. T. Barnums Swiss Bearded Lady. Wood engraving, 1853
BEARDED LADY. Josephine Boisdechene (Madame Fortune Clofullia), P.T. Barnums Swiss Bearded Lady. Wood engraving, 1853

Human disorders.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1837

Hairy medical problem engraving 1857
Rank, johannes - The human being. 1 - 1894

Barbara Urselin (engraving)
XJF438410 Barbara Urselin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustina Barbara Vanbeck (b.1633), known as Barbara Urselin

DOG-FACED BOY. Feodor Jeftichew (1868-1904), known as Jo-Jo the Dog-faced Boy. Photographed 1890s

Hirsute woman, a member of a tribe believed by the ancients to inhabit certain regions of the earth. From Hartmann Schedel " Liber chronicarum mundi" (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1493

Bicalutamide drug binding to receptor. Molecular model of the drug bicalutamide (lower right) binding to a receptor protein (ribbons)

Bicalutamide drug, molecular model. Bicalutamide is a drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer and hirsutism. It is an oral non-steroidal anti-androgen that works by binding to androgen

BEARDED FAMILY, 1887. Pamphlet for Barnums Wonders, with a bearded man and woman on the cover, 1887

DOG-FACED BOY, 1885. Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy, born Fedor Jeftichejev in Russia. Souvenir booklet cover for Barnum & Baileys Circus, 1885

HAIRY FACED BURMESE FAMILY. The Hairy Faced Burmese Family. Line engraving from an American magazine of 1875

DOG-FACED BOY, 1874. Fedor Jeftichjew, the original Jo-Jo, the Dog-Faced Boy. Line engraving, 1874

DOG-FACED MAN, 1874. Andrian Jeftichjew, father of Fedor Jeftichjew, the original Jo-Jo, the Dog-Faced Boy. Line engraving, 1874

BEARDED LADY. Barbara Urselin, a bearded woman exhibited in Europe in 1655: wood engraving

Illustration of body hair regions on a woman

Artwork of hirsutism of a womans body
Hirsutism. Illustration of a womans body, showing hirsutism (excessive hairiness) and various internal organs. At the top are the adrenal glands (yellow), located above the kidneys (red)

Bearded lady, 19th century
Bearded lady. Annie Jones (1865-1902) was known by the stage name of Lady Esau. She was also known as Annie Jones-Elliot, from her marriage to Richard Elliot

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"Hirsutism: A Journey Through History and Human Disorders" Step into the intriguing world of hirsutism, a condition that has captivated audiences for centuries. From Julia Pastrana, the celebrated bearded lady of the 19th century, to Pedro Gonzalez, known as the hairy man, these individuals defied societal norms and embraced their unique appearances. In the early 1900s, Stephan Bibrowsky mesmerized spectators as Lionel the Lion-Faced Man with Barnum & Baileys circus. His captivating image immortalized in a photograph from 1907 continues to intrigue us today. Exploring this fascinating medical problem further reveals engravings from 1857 depicting its impact on individuals like Barbara Urselin. These historical depictions shed light on society's perception throughout different eras. Feodor Jeftichew, famously known as Jo-Jo the Dog-faced Boy, showcased another facet of hirsutism's diversity. His story reminds us that beauty comes in many forms and should be celebrated rather than stigmatized. Advancements in medicine have brought hope to those affected by this condition. The binding of Bicalutamide drug to receptors offers a potential solution for managing excessive hair growth. Molecular models illustrate how science is unraveling new possibilities for treatment and understanding hirsutism at its core. As we delve into this topic rich with history and human experiences, let us appreciate both the resilience shown by those who lived with hirsutism and our growing knowledge that may pave the way for a more inclusive future.