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This type of excessive hair growth is called hirsutism. It is usually a result of a hormonal problem like excesive androgens (male hormones) and a high insulin level. Hirsutism can also occur due to increased sensitivity of the hair follicles to normal levels of androgen.

Some of the common causes which cause an increase androgen level are polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Cushing's disease or tumors in the ovaries or adrenal glands. Other symptoms of a high male hormone level are deepening of voice, increased acne and increased muscle mass.

If your daughter is on the heavy side and has irregular periods, there is a fair chance that she is suffering from PCOS.

If your dermatologist has not done blood ests for androgen or insulin level, please ask him to do so. Your daughter will also need an ultrasound to help diagnose PCOS.

If your daughter really has hormonal problems, treatment should prevent further growth of hair. But the hair which has already grown will need laser treatment to be removed.

If your daughter's hormonal levels are all right, then laser treatment is the only treatment which will cause a permanent cure for her hirsutism.

I hope this helps.

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