Milady Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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What condition is characterized by excessive hair growth in areas such as the chest in women?

Hirsutism
Hypertrichosis
Alopecia
Hyperpigmentation

The correct answer is: Hypertrichosis

The condition characterized by excessive hair growth in areas such as the chest, particularly in women, is hirsutism. Hirsutism involves the development of coarse, dark hair in areas where men typically grow hair, such as the face, chest, and back, due to an imbalance of androgens or sensitivity to these hormones. Hypertrichosis, while it refers to excessive hair growth, does not specify the type of hair or the areas involved. It can occur anywhere on the body and may affect fine hair rather than the coarse hair typically associated with hirsutism. Alopecia is related to hair loss rather than growth, and hyperpigmentation refers to skin discoloration rather than hair issues. Therefore, hirsutism specifically highlights the phenomenon of unwanted hair growth in a pattern that is socially and culturally recognized as male, making it the correct choice in identifying the condition.