In women, hair growth on the chin could be a cause of many factors. Women normally produce fine and thin amounts of hair on the face. When it becomes thick and more noticeable, it is time to seek the advice of your doctor to determine the source of this abnormal hair growth. Many treatment options are available for removing this unwanted hair.
Heredity
Heredity plays an important role in determining whether or not you will experience facial hair growth in your lifetime. If you have parents who have a history of being hairy, you most likely will also be hairy. Your ethnic background also determines whether or not you will produce more hair. Hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome are two common diseases that are hereditary and cause excessive hair growth.
Hirsutism
"Hirsutism is a common disorder affecting up to 8 percent of women," according to The American Family Physician. Hirsutism is a condition that causes women to develop excessive amounts of hair in places that men typically grow hair, such as on the chest, back and face. The hair that women normally produce is fine and thin in texture. With hirsutism, the hair becomes coarse and pigmented.
Hormones
When your body begins to produce less estrogen and more androgen, the male hormone, you will begin to develop facial and body hair. "The disorder is a sign of increased androgen action on hair follicles, from increased circulating levels of androgens or increased sensitivity of hair follicles to normal levels of circulating androgens," according to The American Family Physician. When women go through menopause, this hormone imbalance also occurs, as their ovaries are producing less estrogen.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Another disease that may cause unwanted hair growth is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
"Women with PCOS and other hormone conditions that cause unwanted hair growth may also have acne, problems with menstrual periods, trouble losing weight, a deeper voice similar to that of men, and diabetes," according to MedicinePlus. Any woman at any age can develop this condition. If you have any of these symptoms, it is best to seek medical advice.
Treatments
Your doctor will take various steps in determining the cause of the hair growth. Your medical past and family history will be reviewed, as well as a test of your hormone levels. If you are diagnosed with any of these conditions, your doctor will provide the medical attention that you need. Being referred to a dermatologist or skin specialist for laser hair removal and electrolysis is an option for those seeking long-term results. For immediate results, waxing and topical creams may be applied, but the hair growth will return shortly.
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