Hirsutism is a condition in which there is excessive growth of hair on the face or body.
Although hirsutism can occur in both men and women, it is usually only a problem for women. Women with hirsutism have dark, thick hair on their face, chest, abdomen and back. A very high level of male hormones may be caused by tumors. Some medicines can cause excessive hair growth. These medicines include birth control pills, hormones and anabolic steroids.