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Usually, over production of a male hormone. I never had hairs, few, on my chin until after I bore my 8lb9oz baby boy and I get 1 black hair that stick out on the side of my neck and 1 that sticks out on the side of my wrist. I think you would start with your ob/gyn for suggestions and he/she may send you to a hormone specialist. There are medications for blocking the hormone and there are depilatories, hair removal cremes that help, or laser electrolysis. Your estrogen levels are probably low. Testosterone is the male hormone. During aging our bodies are constantly changing (hormonally) and many women can have problems with facial or body hair. Also as we age our once lighter hair can become darker so you may have had light hair on your arms that wasn't noticeable, but as you grow older these can turn darker and become more noticeable. My sister-in-law has to shave her chin. She's a redhead and has tried everything to rid herself of this, but redheaded people have very sensitive skin and she only ends up with a bad rash.
What else can I help you with?
What does it mean when a woman has excessive hair on the face?
When a woman has excessive hair on the face, it usually means that there is a higher than normal amount of testosterone in her blood.
What is the medical term meaning the condition of excessive hair?
Hirsuitism is excessive growth of body or facial hair, especially in women. Hypertrichosis is a rarer, more general excessive growth of body hair.
Is there a disease for growing hair on your face?
hirsutism (hypertrichosis) - female excessive growth of hair....
What is excessive hair growth called?
Excessive hair growth is called hirsutism when it occurs in women, characterized by male-pattern hair growth in areas such as the face, chest, and back. In general, excessive hair growth in both men and women can be referred to as hypertrichosis. These conditions may stem from hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, or certain medical conditions. Treatment options often include medications, hormonal therapy, or hair removal techniques.
What does a dream of excessive ear hair mean?
Probably that you have an emotional and irrational fear of hair growing on your body.
What is involved in Hypertrichosis?
Hypertrichosis is what is called the werewolf disease. This was first found with a Mexican family where hair was growing from most of the hair follicles from the body, including the face.
Woman with excessive body and facial hair is a result of?
it is due to hormonal imbalance
One leg has excessive hair growth why?
If one leg has excessive hair growth it could be because of the side a person sleeps on. Hair will grow faster on the body on areas that a person does not sleep on. If a person sleeps on the left side, for example, the left side might have less body hair.
Would you ever try laser hair removal?
I don't have excessive body hair so I would not use laser hair removal. People who do have excessive body hair, and perhaps odor issues related to that, can benefit from this procedure. If anyone suffers from persistent ingrown hair issues should also look into laser hair removal.
What could be the cause of having random long white hair on the face?
The cause of having random long white hair on the face could be due to a condition called poliosis, which is a loss of pigment in the hair follicles. This can result in the growth of white or gray hairs in specific areas of the body, including the face.
What does the word 'hirsutism' mean?
Hirsutism is the abnormal growth of hair located on the face and body. It is usually women who experience this. Men naturally have hair on their face and body where as women don't.
Why do you have so much hair on your body?
The cause of excess body hair is usually caused by a hormone known as Testosterone. In Women who experience excessive body hair, this is usually cause. It can also apply in men. Genetics and race also play a part.
