What is Excessive Facial Hair?

Dec 21, 2017

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What is Excessive Facial Hair?

Excessive facial hair (EFH) is a problem that affects up to 40% of women at some point in their lives.

Hirsutism is a condition characterised by excessive hair growth in the ‘androgen dependant areas’ of the body, these include the face, stomach, back and chest. This condition may be accompanied by acne in some cases.

This condition may be extremely distressing for some individuals and can affect their confidence and may even lead to depression.

Hirsutism is a condition characterised by excessive hair growth in the ‘androgen dependant areas’ of the body, these include the face, stomach, back and chest. This condition may be accompanied by acne in some cases.

This condition may be extremely distressing for some individuals and can affect their confidence and may even lead to depression.

Although all of our content is written and reviewed by healthcare professionals, it should not be substituted for or used as medical advice. If you have any questions about your health, please speak to your doctor.

Authored Dec 21, 2017 by Joseph Issac, MPharm
Reviewed Dec 04, 2018 by Prabjeet Saundh, MPharm
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