EXCESS HAIR

UNWANTED BODY & FACE HAIR

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We all have hair on most of our bodies but when it gets out of hand it can be embarrassing, and distressing for both men and women.

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Excess hair may be caused by increased production of androgen hormones. Men usually have more of them but they are produced by both men and women. These hormones also have a role in the development of male traits like hair growth and loss. 

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In women, excess hair is called hirsutism, and it is usually thicker and coarser than normal hair.  The hair may pop up in areas where you'd expect to see it on men eg. the upper lip, chin, chest, tummy, and lower back.