I am in my late 50s. A few months ago, I discovered a few strands of hair on my chin. Now, the hair has grown to more than 10 strands. Kindly let me know what to do about the situation
Mrs Chinwe (by SMS)
A woman who has a lot of hair growing in places where it normally does just for men, like the upper lip, chin, chest, stomach, or back, that’s a condition called hirsutism. This is often caused by genes, hormones, or medication. Sometimes, hirsutism runs in families. Many times, the condition is linked to high levels of male hormones (called androgens).
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It’s normal for women’s bodies to make these, and low levels don’t cause excess hair growth. But when these amounts are too high, they can cause hirsutism and other things, like acne, a deep voice, and small breasts. High levels of male hormones and hirsutism are common in women who have some underlying medical ailments such as polycystic ovary while some medications are also responsible. There are a number of ways to remove excess hair on the face. In addition, those who are overweight should lose some weight. If you’re overweight and drop pounds, your body should make fewer male hormones, so you should grow less hair on your face or body. Finally, you can remove unwanted hair easily with a razor or electric shaver. You may need to shave daily to avoid stubble growth.