A member asked:

I am a 37 yesr old female who has hair growing on my chin and underneath. it started in my mid 20's & is getting worse now; 3-6 hairs every few days.?

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Hairy women: Increased hair growth is called hirsuitism.N it is a reaction of certain hair follicle to more circulating androgens in your body either from the ovaries, testosterone. Or from the adrenal glands dhea-s. Or both androstenedione. The most common cause is poly cystic ovarian syndrome. There are many other serious causes, best to see your physician who can work your condition up.

Answered 10/3/2016

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