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what is hirsutism ?

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 HIRSUTISM : Hirsutism is a condition in women in which  have a lot of hair growing in places where  it usually does just for men . The hair is ofetn dark and coarse instead of the light , fine " peach fuzz " that covers most of the body . about 5% of women in the US have hirsutism . Hirsutism refers  to coarse or colored hair that  grows  on the face and body of some women .  it might sometimes  result from a medical condition . Higher levels can overstimulate the hair follicles , leading  to more hair growth than a woman would normally experience .  Hirsutism could occur in anywhere between 5 & 10 percent  of women  depending on local and cultural defination of a normal  amount of hair . Prevalence increase with age, especially after the menopause .  What are the signs and symptoms of hirsutism ? A women with the mildest form of hirsutism  may  notice  significant growth of hair on the upper lip, ...