📋Overview
This condition often results from an increased level of male hormones, known as androgens, or an enhanced sensitivity of hair follicles to these hormones. It typically affects areas such as the face, chest, and back where terminal hair growth is usually minimal.
It is medically distinct from hypertrichosis, which involves generalized excessive hair growth that is not driven by androgenic activity. The presence of these hairs is frequently viewed as a clinical sign of an underlying hormonal shift rather than a standalone disease.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0019572Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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