Hirsutism is the excessive growth of long, coarse hair on the face, chest, lower abdomen, back, upper arms or upper legs of women. This is a chronic condition, most commonly hereditary or familial. Hirsutism may rarely be caused by tumors producing excess androgens. A physician should investigate if excess hair growth develops over a short period of time. Treatment is available, you should not feel embarrassed, uncomfortable or self-conscious about your excessive hair growth.
Treatment consists of medical as well as cosmetic therapies.
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