What is the term for excessive hair growth in areas where men typically grow hair?

Hirsutism refers specifically to excessive hair growth in women that develops in areas typically associated with male hair patterns, such as the face, chest, and back. This condition is often influenced by elevated levels of androgens (male hormones), leading to the appearance of thicker, darker hair in areas where women normally have fine or less hair.

Hypertrichosis is a broader term that describes excessive hair growth anywhere on the body for both men and women, regardless of the areas affected, and is not necessarily linked to hormonal imbalances. Androgenic alopecia pertains to hair loss characterized by thinning of hair on the scalp, primarily due to genetic factors, and is not related to excessive hair growth. Acne is a common skin condition that involves the occlusion of hair follicles and sebaceous glands, leading to pimples and does not pertain to hair growth.

The specificity of hirsutism in denoting excess body hair in female-pattern areas makes it the most accurate term in this context.