What it is
Unwanted hair growth on the face or body — which in women may indicate hormonal imbalance (hyperandrogenism, PCOS) and warrants medical assessment alongside cosmetic management.
Emerging evidence
Excess Hair
Unwanted hair growth on the face or body — which in women may indicate hormonal imbalance (hyperandrogenism, PCOS) and warrants medical assessment alongside cosmetic management.
CategorySkin
Reviewed by Gyfts Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
26 March 2026
At a glance
Excess Hair at a glance
Commonly experienced as
- Excess facial or body hair significantly affects self-esteem and confidence — particularly for women experiencing chin or upper lip hair. The ongoing management burden — regular removal, cost of treatments, and awareness of regrowth — affects daily life in ways others may not appreciate. The underlying cause often goes undiagnosed.
