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What is hirsutism?
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Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth in women. It is usually due to hyper androgen ism -- excessive male type hormones.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Unwanted hair: Noted in females, hirsutism is the presence of excessive hair stimulated by androgens. Typical locations may include: lower back, bottocks, upper thighs, belly, chest, face, and neck.
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