Introduction to
Hirsutism
Hirsutism is a condition where women have too much unwanted hair on their faces and bodies. The hair is dark and coarse and usually appears where men typically grow hair, on the chest, face, and back.
Some body and facial hair is normal, and how much hair varies among women. But about half of women with hirsutism may have high levels of male sex hormones called androgens.
Most cases of hirsutism are not severe and aren't caused by any underlying condition. However, sometimes there is a more serious underlying condition, such as Cushing's syndrome. About 8% of adult women in the west have hirsutism. Sometimes there is no cause that can be found.