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   What does hirsutism mean?

   • Hirsutism is excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal. The word is from early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, especially if it develops well after puberty.

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   How does hirsutism affect women?

   • It primarily affects women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). You may develop coarse, dark hair growth on your upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen or back instead of the fine hair sometimes referred to as “ peach fuzz ” that commonly grows in those areas. Hirsutism can cause distress, but it’s treatable.

   Hirsutism: What It Is, In Women, Causes, PCOS & Treatment

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   What causes hirsutism?

   • Hirsutism may be caused by: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition, which often begins with puberty, causes an imbalance of sex hormones. Over years, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may slowly result in excess hair growth, irregular periods, obesity, infertility and sometimes multiple cysts on the ovaries. Cushing syndrome.

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   Oct 12, 2021 · Hirsutism is excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern on women's face, chest and back. It can be caused by hormonal imbalances, medications, tumors or other factors. Learn about diagnosis, treatment and prevention options.

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   Hirsutism is a condition that causes excess hair growth on certain parts of your body, mainly affecting women and people AFAB. Learn about the possible causes, such as PCOS, androgen levels and medications, and how to treat hirsutism with weight loss, medications and hair removal options.

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   Sep 3, 2022 · Hirsutism is a condition of excessive hair growth in women and people AFAB due to high male hormones. Learn about the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatments for hirsutism, and how it differs from hypertrichosis.

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   Hirsutism is excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal. The word is from early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". [2] It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, [3] especially if it develops well after puberty. [4]

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   Apr 21, 2023 · Hirsutism is excessive facial or body hair growth in women due to high androgen hormones. Learn about the common causes, such as PCOS and adrenal disorders, and the treatment options, such as drugs, creams, and hair removal.

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   Mar 9, 2023 · Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in females on areas sensitive to male hormones. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition, as well as how to cope with it.