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Can hair on the face necessarily mean hormonal problem or it can be hereditary?

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Facial hair: Hair on face can be terminal dark and stiff which is generally hormonal mediation softer hair is not hormonal . Hormonal hair can be familial or increased androgen levels.

Answered 6/25/2013

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