Hirsutism is the condition in women that leads to excess growth of dark or thick hair in a male-like pattern on the upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back instead of fine hair. This can be a distress condition, affects psychologically and emotionally leading to stress, depression and anxiety along with the following symptoms. 

Hirsutism prevalence is 5–10% in women of childbearing age, and one Indian study states that the prevalence is 10% and the prevalence is influenced by genetic and racial factors. Age group: The age of onset of hirsutism depends on the etiology that is by the degree of the disease. 

Symptoms

• Anger and fear

• A desire to blame. There is often an unwillingness to nurture the self.

• Balding

• Acne

• Decreased breast size

• Increased muscle mass

• Enlargement of clitoris

Risk and causes

• Has significant morbidity because of cosmetic issues

• For women, it may be a sign of an underlying malignancy

• Inferiority

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

• Medications

• Cushing syndrome

• Tumors

Treatment

• Improving zinc intake can manage hair growth.

• Cinnamon can also help to manage hair growth.

• Green tea has antioxidant activities which can build the metabolism of women's profile.