Hirsutism or central. It can be caused by increased levels of androgen hormones. The amount and location of the hair is measured by a Ferriman-Gallwey score. It is different than hypertrichosis, which is excessive hair growth anywhere on the body. Treatments may include birth control pills that contain estrogen and progestin, antiandrogens, or insulin sensitizers. Hirsutism affects between 5–15% of all women across all ethnic backgrounds. Depending on the definition and the underlying data, estimates indicate that approximately 40% of women have some degree of unwanted facial hair. Hirsutism affects members of either sex, since rising androgen levels can cause excessive
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