hirsutism
"I have been using this cream (which my GP fought for on the NHS, UK) for about 12 years.  I had always had a lot of blonde facial hair but, following menopause and stopping HRT at age 60, I began to grow a full beard, face and neck.  The dermatologist first suggested waxing, a task which my husband performed for me.  This worked for a short time, after which I noticed stubble the day after waxing.  I had my androgens (male hormones) checked and indeed had too many.  They can be countered by estrogen but, since I have breast cancer 8/8 estrogen positive, this was not an option. Finally and in desperation I begged the dermatologist for another solution and Voila! Vaniqa!  I still pluck some stubborn whiskers every day and losing weight helps."