hirsutism
noun
hir·sut·ism
ˈhər-sə-ˌti-zəm 
ˈhir-
: excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution
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In the shorter-term, taking too much testosterone can lead to side effects such as acne, mood swings, unwanted hair growth (hirsutism) and deepening of the voice—some of which may be irreversible.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Mar. 2025
High levels of the hormone androgen may result in excess facial and body hair, called hirsutism.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
One symptom is a condition called hirsutism, or male-like hair growth.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Women may also have hirsutism, or dark, coarse hair growing on parts of the body that are typically hairless.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024
Electric razors can be a good option for people with sensitive skin, eczema, frequent razor burn, hirsutism, or hair pigment that’s too light to target with laser hair removal, according to Dr. Sarkar.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, wsj.com, 12 Sep. 2023
Visible symptoms ranging from weight gain, acne, and skin tags to hirsutism and hair loss can be exasperating.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 21 July 2023
Gave her spironolactone, which combats hirsutism—hair growth where women don’t want hair.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 10 Mar. 2022
The tests had previously been recommended only for women with moderate to severe hirsutism.
—Healthday, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Mar. 2025
High levels of the hormone androgen may result in excess facial and body hair, called hirsutism.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
One symptom is a condition called hirsutism, or male-like hair growth.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Women may also have hirsutism, or dark, coarse hair growing on parts of the body that are typically hairless.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024
Electric razors can be a good option for people with sensitive skin, eczema, frequent razor burn, hirsutism, or hair pigment that’s too light to target with laser hair removal, according to Dr. Sarkar.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, wsj.com, 12 Sep. 2023
Visible symptoms ranging from weight gain, acne, and skin tags to hirsutism and hair loss can be exasperating.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 21 July 2023
Gave her spironolactone, which combats hirsutism—hair growth where women don’t want hair.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 10 Mar. 2022
The tests had previously been recommended only for women with moderate to severe hirsutism.
—Healthday, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
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hirsutism
noun
hir·sut·ism
ˈhər-sə-ˌtiz-əm
ˈhi(ə)r-
ˈhi(ə)r-
: excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution : hypertrichosis
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