Hirsutism epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

Hirsutism only affects women, since the rising of androgens causes a male pattern of body hair, particularly in locations where women normally do not develop terminal hair within their puberty (chest, abdomen, back and face). The medical term for excessive hair growth that affect both men and women is hypertrichosis.

Epidemiology and Demographics

The prevalence of hirsutism is about 10% , with the exception of Far-East Asian women who present hirsutism less frequently.