What Is Hypertrichosis?
7. Hirsutism
Women are naturally less hairy than men, with hair growth usually limited to the head, armpits, legs, and pubic region. Hair growth that does occur is also usually very limited and many women have no need to shave their legs.
Some women, however, can be very hairy indeed. Hirsutism is the name of the condition given to hypertrichosis in women. They can have thick, black hair growing in places that you would not usually expect to find in a woman. This includes the chest, the back, and the face. This can be very difficult for women to cope with because their appearance will stand out.
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