15th April 2024

Hirsutism

Hirsutism is an excess of terminal hair growth in the androgen-sensitive areas such as the upper lip, chin, abdomen, back and buttocks. Androgens increase hair follicle size and promote coarse, dark hair growth. PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism. The following table outlines the androgenic and non-androgenic causes of hirsutism.

Table 1 outlines the androgenic and non-androgenic causes of hirsutism