Hirsutism is excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal. The word is from early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". [2] . It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, [3] especially if it develops well after puberty. [4] .

2022年7月8日 · Hirsutism is a condition that causes excess hair to grow on certain parts of your body. It mainly affects females. Hirsutism doesn’t have a known cause, but it’s a symptom of other conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome. Treatment options include weight loss, medications and other hair removal options.

2021年10月12日 · Hirsutism is stiff or dark body hair, appearing on the body where women don't commonly have hair — primarily the face, chest, lower abdomen, inner thighs and back. People have widely varying opinions on what's considered excessive. When high androgen levels cause hirsutism, other signs might develop over time, a process called virilization.

2024年12月18日 · Hirsutism is a condition in women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) that causes a lot of hair growth. The hair typically grows in areas where it usually appears in men or people assigned...

2019年8月1日 · Hirsutism is the excessive growth of terminal hair in a typical male pattern in a female. It is often a sign of excessive androgen levels. Although many conditions can lead to...

2023年5月3日 · Hirsutism is the growth of excessive male-pattern hair in women after puberty. It affects facial and body areas dependent on androgens, namely mustache and beard, pubic hair, buttocks, and thighs. It is a frequent reason for dermatological consultation.

Hirsutism is a male pattern of secondary or post-pubertal hair growth occurring in women. It arises in the moustache and beard areas at puberty when hair also appears in non-hirsute women in the underarm and pubic areas. Hirsute women may also develop thicker, longer hair than is usual on their limbs and trunk. Hirsutism is also known as hirsutes.

2025年1月6日 · Hirsutism refers to excess hair growth in androgen -dependent areas of the body, including the chin, upper lip, chest, back, and abdomen. Although hirsutism is most often a benign condition, it can be caused by underlying medical conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome, androgen secreting tumors, or endocrine disorders.

2023年4月21日 · Hirsutism, which causes excessive facial hair growth in cisgender females, is typically caused by an increase in hormones called androgens. It’s fairly common and affects between 5 to 10...

2023年11月20日 · Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in certain areas of a woman's face and body, such as the mustache and beard area, that creates a "male pattern" of hair. Women normally can have fine, pale, faintly visible hair in these areas, but heavy hair growth in a male pattern with coarse or colored hair is not expected.