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My arms are overly hairy for my age,and recently the hair doubled becomoing coarser and darker and i'm only 19!is this genetics or simple puberty?

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

It depends: The amount, texture and placement of body hair is related to heritage, but could also be affected by hormonal imbalances. A gynecologist may be helpful in looking into your hormone levels and at your ovaries to see if a condition requiring treatment is present.

Answered 6/2/2014

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A member asked:

My arms are overly hairy for my age,and recently the hair doubled becomoing coarser and darker and i'm only 19!is this genetics or simple puberty?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

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