Red flag symptoms: Hirsutism There are a number of possible causes for this symptom, explains Dr Pipin Singh by Dr Pipin Singh Hirsutism is more common in dark-haired women (Photo: Dr P Marazzi/Science Photo Library) Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up