Hirsutism in women refers to the presence of a huge amount of coarse and heavy hair in areas where women typically have less hair, such as the face, belly, and other body parts. It is one of the most common hormonal disorders.

There are two types:

Hyperandrogenic hirsutism

• A type of hirsutism where women experience excessive hair growth on their body due to higher-than-normal levels of male hormones called androgens.

Non-hyperandrogenic hirsutism

• A type of hirsutism where excessive hair growth on the body is not caused by higher-than-normal levels of androgens. Instead, the excess hair growth may be due to other factors, such as genetics, family history, or certain medications.

• Dense and deep-colored hair, as opposed to thin and light-toned.
• Hairs develop in the cheeks and chin, belly, collar area, lower spine area, upper legs, etc.
• Excessive insulin production
• Masculine voice tone
• Acne & Pimples
• Sudden surge in sexual desire

• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Androgen-secreting tumor
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Adrenal hyperplasia
• Hyperinsulinemia
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Steroids
• Acromegaly