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

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    Hirsutism is a common condition that mainly affects women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). It doesn’t cause any pain, but it may be a symptom of another condition, including polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, an adrenal gland disorder or an ovary disorder.

  3. Hirsutism - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Hirsutism is excess hair most often noticeable around the mouth and chin. With hirsutism, extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone. Self-care methods and effective treatment options are available for women who wish to treat hirsutism.

  4. Hirsutism is a condition in women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) in which you have a lot of hair growing in places where it usually does just for men. It can also affect men and...

  5. Hirsutism in Women - AAFP

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    Hirsutism is excessive growth of terminal hair in a typical male pattern in a female. It is typically a sign of excessive androgen levels. Hirsutism has been reported in 5% to 15% of women and is...

  6. Hirsutism (Excessive Hair Growth in Females): Symptoms ...

    www.verywellhealth.com/hirsutism-7091786

    Hirsutism —also known as excessive hair growth—is a condition that occurs in 5 to 10% of females. It causes unwanted hair growth on the face and body in females. The hair tends to grow in areas typically seen in males. Several conditions can cause hirsutism, and treatments aim to reduce or eliminate unwanted hair.

  7. Hirsutism. Excessive hair in females - DermNet

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    Hirsutism is a male pattern of secondary or post-pubertal hair growth occurring in women. It arises in the moustache and beard areas at puberty when hair also appears in non-hirsute women in the underarm and pubic areas. Hirsute women may also develop thicker, longer hair than is usual on their limbs and trunk.

  8. Hirsutism - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    Options include: Oral contraceptives. Birth control pills or other hormonal contraceptives, which contain estrogen and progestin, treat hirsutism caused by androgen production. Oral contraceptives are a common treatment for hirsutism in women who don't want to become pregnant.

  9. Hirsutism - Canadian Dermatology Association

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    Hirsutism is the excessive growth of coarse hair on various body parts, which usually mimics the distribution of hair seen on men (e.g. moustache, beard, chest, inner thigh, between the belly button and pubic bone). It occurs in about 5 per cent of the female population. Family history or ethnicity can play a role in developing hirsutism.

  10. Hirsutism Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - UPMC

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    Hirsutism is a medical condition that causes women to have excessive hair growth in a male pattern on their face, chest, and back. This abnormal hair grown is usually caused by high levels of androgen hormones. If you have too much testosterone in your system due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hirsutism is a common symptom.

  11. Hirsutism - OBGYN - UCLA Health

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    Hirsutism in women is defined as excessive coarse hair appearing in a male-type pattern. It represents exposure of hair follicles to high levels of the male hormone androgen in the blood and/or the hair follicle itself.