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I am a female with coarse dark hair growing all over my body, stomach back, butt and everywhere. it is very embarrassing. is this normal? any remedies

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

Need to be checked: This could be hereditary or could be a sign of another disorder. It can be due to excess hormones called androgens. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause of this in women vs less common causes such as cushings syndrome. You should have your hormone levels checked.

Answered 2/22/2013

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I am a female with coarse dark hair growing all over my body, stomach back, butt and everywhere. it is very embarrassing. is this normal? any remedies

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

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