Causes of Hirsutism | Hair on face & Body | Treatment | Reasons | Professor Dr Ijaz Hussain

Hirsutism is the proper term to describe the excess growth of thick, dark facial hair body hair. It’s caused by high levels of androgen hormones such as testosterone. This is a VERY common hormonal imbalance of PCOS and why around 70% of women with PCOS experience hirsutism. For many, it’s hugely emotionally impactful because it is so visible and for many, so unwanted. I was chatting to a lady last week who was explaining how for her, her facial hair has stolen all of her self-confidence. As it’