Excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair typically doesn't grow much, like the face, chest, or back, is called which?

• A. Hypertrichosis
• B. Hirsutism
• C. Congenital
• D. Topical

Answer: (B)

This question tests the term used for excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair is normally sparse, driven by androgens. That pattern is called hirsutism. It describes the growth of coarse, dark terminal hair in androgen-sensitive areas such as the face, chest, and back, often linked to higher androgen levels or increased hair follicle sensitivity. Hypertrichosis would be widespread or non–patterned hair growth, not specifically tied to androgen-driven sites. Congenital refers to something present at birth, not a pattern of hair growth, and topical relates to applications on the skin rather than describing a hair-growth condition. So hirsutism is the best fit for the described scenario.