Question 1

facial hair on wome?

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Laser: Is underlying hormonal problem. Such as polycywtic ovary? This will make hair removal more difficult. Laser hair removal at 4 -6 week intervals combined with waxing 2 weeks prior to laser session or vaniqa cream which weakens the hair. If ne essay an oral anti androgen such as alda tone can weaken the hair to maximize the laser results.

Question 2

what causes facial hair?

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Testosterone: Facial hair is stimulated by the male harmone testosterone. After puberty the testosterone level is elevated and one being shaving. In woman some syndromes cause elevated T and they too develop facial hair

Question 3

female severe facial hair?

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Hirsuitism: Time frame of growth, ethnicity, and overall health need to be considered.

Question 4

when do boys get facial hair?

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Age varies: But it is about 3-4 years after puberty starts. Normal puberty can start any time between 9 and 14 years old.

Question 5

how to grow thick facial hair?

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Please see your: doctor.  He/she can examine you and measure hormone levels.  You can be treated if needed.  In any case, please focus on valuing inner values more than hair.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

how do you thicken facial hair?

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Time and age.: As you get older it will thicken on its own. Genetics is also involved. There is no magic pill.

Question 7

what causes facial hair on women?

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Lower estrogen level: There can be several things but the most common in a 40 yo is lower estrogen as one approaches menopause, or the mildly elevated androgen production that one sees around menopause.  However one must consider an endocrine tumor.  The physician should ask other questions such as change in voice, change in periods,  hair growth in other
areas, medications,  muscle hypertrophy, etc.
? Endocrine w/u.

Question 8

how come my facial hair is patchy?

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Alopecia Areata: This may be due to a medical condition called alopecia areata.  This can cause patch like hair loss along the bearded area due to autoimmune reaction.  This can be treatable by a dermatologist with low dose steroid injections.    There can be other less common causes of patchy hair loss which may need to be evaluated by a dermatologist.

Question 9

how to stop facial hair from growing!

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Facial hair: As a male, growing facial hair is part of your normal biological function. There is no real way to &quot;stop&quot; the hair from growing. What would need to be done is to destroy the hair follicles. There are options available for this ;#40;electrolysis, laser;#41; but before attempting to do this, be absolutely sure you want to do this because it would be permanent over the long term.

Question 10

what causes facial hair to grow in women?

Accepted Answer

Androgens: Facial hair in women means they are producing more male hormones and it is direct result of that.Over production of testosterone or adrenal hormones
it is called hisutism
most common causes are
1polysystic ovarian syndrome
2adrenal tumors.

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