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Information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of excess unwanted facial and body hair in women.

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Learn about a prescription cream to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Evaluation of Excess Hair Growth
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Excess Body Hair, Apple-Shaped Body
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