👉 Hirsute refers to a person with long, coarse hair that is typically associated with men. It can also refer to a condition where the hair grows on multiple areas of the body at once, such as the face, legs, and neck. Hirsutism is often seen in people who have an autoimmune disorder called hypothyroidism, which causes the pituitary gland to produce too little thyroid hormones, leading to the growth of extra hair.