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What’s the name for excessive bodily hair growth in women?

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The main difference between typical hair on a woman's body and face (often called “peach fuzz”) and hair caused by hirsutism is the texture. Excessive or unwanted hair that grows on a woman'sface, arms, back, or chest is usually coarse and dark.
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hirsutism, occurs due to abnormally high androgen levels
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