Hirsuties

Hirsuties is the growth in a woman of coarse terminal hair in a male distribution.

Hereditary causes and a wide variety of growth patterns across and within ethnic groups can lead to this condition presenting. It can also be caused by a number of endocrine imbalances, including Cushings syndrome and polycystic ovaries. Iatrogenic causes include anabolic steroids, androgens, corticosteroids, danazol, phenytoin and psoralen.