Is hair growing on the chin in women a symptom of hormonal imbalance?

Is hair growing on the chin in women a symptom of hormonal imbalance?

Hair on the chin.

Hair appears on the chin and neck due to testosterone, in both sexes. However, excessive hairiness in the facial area in women may be caused by hormonal imbalance.

Hair, like skin and eye color, makes us unique, is one of the characteristic factors of our appearance. Genetics and hormones must be taken into account - it is against the background of a combination of these factors that the frequency of hair we have and how quickly it grows or whether it appears at all on the facial area is individual.

The effectiveness of hair removal methods is also individual, for example, if one method easily removes facial hair for one woman, another requires systematic repeated procedures.

Keep in mind that almost all women have some kind of hair on their face, but some have much more in the chin area. In such clinical cases, the cause may be genetics or age. Menopause often causes facial hair growth.

Consult a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • Sudden, unusual hair growth/increased hair on your chin, abdomen, or rapid weight gain;
  • You have stopped menstruating or have light or heavy bleeding during your period (i.e., any change in your period that you did not have before);
  • Your hair is thinning;
  • Acne;
  • Headaches.

As for methods of removing unwanted hair, today the following are introduced:

  • Laser hair removal;
  • Waxing;
  • Depilatory creams;
  • Tweezers;
  • Electrolysis;
  • Threading.

 

 

Source:        

https://www.healthline.com/health/chin-hair-women