Hypertrichosis

Growth of excessive hair, often in places that are not normally hairy. Hypertrichosis often occurs as a result of taking certain drugs (including ciclosporin and minoxidil). The term hypertrichosis is also used to describe hair growth in a mole. Hypertrichosis is not the same as hirsutism, which is due to abnormal levels of male hormones.

 

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