Algeria
A 19-year-old male asked:
I'm a guy of almost 20 year old and i'm experiencing sudden body hair growth on my forearms, they were hairy but now they are very hairy, is it normal?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Hairy arms: You may be undergoing hypertrichosis, the cause of which is unknown. Sometimes taking certain drugs will cause the problem.
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Algeria
A 19-year-old male asked:
Hi, i'm almost 20 year old and i'm experiencing sudden body hair growth on my forearms, they were hairy but now they are very hairy, is it normal ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Checkup: You should have your hormonal levels checked and you should be screened for polycystic ovary disease. Some women develop high levels of the male hormone, testosterone, which can inhibit your normal female hair pattern. Call for a checkup and blood testing.
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Last updated Oct 27, 2020
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