Abnormal Hairiness - Excess Body Hair

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Doctors may ask a number of questions when a person has excess body hair. These questions may include:

  • when the excess body hair started
  • whether there is a family history of excess body hair
  • where the excess hair is located
  • what medications the person takes
  • what other medical conditions the person has
  • what is the person's menstrual cycle like

    • There may also be questions about other symptoms, such as weight loss, headaches, vision changes, or any deepening of the voice in women.