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Hirsutism is a common condition in which a woman develops excessive growth of thick (male pattern) hair in areas where thick hair is not usually present. It is prevalent in around 5% to 10% of women in the USA. Women usually develop thick, dark hair growth on the upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back instead of fine soft normal hair. Cosmetically the condition is distressful for women and may lead to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc. It may point towards excess male hormone called androgen, which may or may not be due to a serious underlying condition. The goal of treatment is to identify the underlying condition and treat the excess hair.