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What causes the excessive growth of pubic hair?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

EXCESSIVE PUBIC HAIR: THIS EXCESSIVE PUBIC HAIR MIGHT BE A RESULT OF EXCESSIVE ANDROGENS (MALE HORMONES) IF YOU ARE CONCERNED, ANF IT IS GETTING WORSE, DO SEE YOUR PCP OR A GYNECOLOGIST. BEST LUCK.

Answered 7/25/2015

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