Question 1

what causes facial hair in women? i'm 21 & hair is growing on chin & jaw area. i'm devastated. :(  i had 1 chin hair at 18 now recently i have a lot.

Accepted Answer

Facial hair: This often is a hormonal imbalance and you need to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.  Treatment is usually very helpful, so do not wait.

Question 2

could birth control help coarse facial hair on women?

Accepted Answer

Probably not much: I would find out why there is coarse facial hair and perhaps  laser hair removal or eflornithine will help

Question 3

what causes acne & facial hair in women in their 30's? too many hormones or not enough and what to do about it?

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Masculinization: Hair pattern is at times hereditary. There could also be hormonal imbalances from normal tissues or abnormal production. You should see your doctor and voice these concerns so it can be diagnosed and corrected.

Question 4

what causes facial hair on women?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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.

Question 6

i'm a woman and my facial hair is coarse, why?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Coarse facial hairs in women often relate to underlying hormonal imbalance, called hirsutism. Any condition that increase the relative testosterone level can cause unwanted hair growth.  Your doctor will likely will check a number of blood tests, and possibly an ultrasound of your ovaries to rule out cysts.  Some medications can also cause hair growth on face.

Question 7

what are the causes of a woman to have facial hair?

Accepted Answer

Many things...: Often it is hormonal related. For instance, overweight women store estrogen in their fat cells. This is converted to testosterone and can cause excessive hair growth. Thyroid disorders, sugar problems, menopausal hormone changes can lead to hair growth as well. Best way to be sure as to what causes it in you is to see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 8

why do men have facial hair, and women don't? what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Facial hair growth is one of the secondary sexual characteristics males encounter when they mature, as is breast development in women. It is largely a result of the specific biologic differences between men and women. For men, the facial hair is sensitive to the effects of increased testosterone which makes it grow and thicken.

Question 9

what's the reason that women get facial hair?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Imbalance of sex hormones, especially increase in testosterone can induce facial hair growth in women.

Question 10

what can cause women to have a beard/facial hair?

Accepted Answer

Hirsutism: Causes of hirsutism  in a female could include use of some medications, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Cogenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome etc.

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What causes facial hair in women? i'm 21 & hair is growing on chin & jaw area. i'm devastated. :( i had 1 chin hair at 18 now recently i have a lot.

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Could birth control help coarse facial hair on women?

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What causes acne & facial hair in women in their 30's? too many hormones or not enough and what to do about it?

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What causes facial hair on women?

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What causes facial hair to grow in women?

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