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2. Hirsutism - Wikipedia

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   The amount and location of the hair is measured by a Ferriman–Gallwey score. It is different from hypertrichosis, which is excessive hair growth anywhere on the body. [3] Treatments may include certain birth control pills, antiandrogens, or insulin sensitizers. [1] Hirsutism affects between 5 and 15% of women across all ethnic backgrounds. [8]

3. There's A Reason You Have Chin Hair And It's Not Because You ...

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   Hirsutism is a condition that causes excessive facial hair growth in women due to an increase in androgens. This hormonal change can cause fine, "vellous" hair follicles to produce larger, darker ...

4. Hypertrichosis - Wikipedia

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   Hirsutism is a type of hypertrichosis exclusive to women and children, resulting from an excess of androgen-sensitive hair growth. [16] Patients with hirsutism exhibit patterns of adult male hair growth. [1] Chest and back hair are often present on women with hirsutism. [16] Hirsutism is both congenital and acquired.

5. Curly, unruly, fast-growing. For women, chin hair is normal ...

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   What causes women to get chin hair? First, let’s talk about two different types of hair. ... In women, this can lead to symptoms such as a deeper voice, acne and excess facial hair.

6. Bearded lady - Wikipedia

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   A relatively small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard. The condition is called hirsutism. It is usually the result of polycystic ovary syndrome which causes excess testosterone and an over-sensitivity to testosterone, thus (to a greater or lesser extent) results in male pattern hair growth, among other symptoms.

7. Bebe Rexha Recalls the PCOS Symptom That Made Her Doctor ...

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   Excess androgen hormones from the syndrome also can cause acne and excess facial hair. The four-time Grammy nominee candidly responded to the fan's query, revealing her menstruation has been ...