Hirsutism refers to the presence of excessive, coarse, and dark hair, as opposed to the fine hair that some women naturally have on their upper lip, chin, breasts, and abdomen. The affected hairs tend to grow longer than usual, with the hairs on the upper lip potentially reaching a length of 1 cm instead of remaining short, fine, and light-colored.>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
One of the causes of excessive hair growth is high hormone sensitivity. Women often worry that having excess hair indicates an abundance of masculine hormones and a lack of femininity. However, it’s important to note that all women have trace amounts of testosterone, typically referred to as the “male” hormone, circulating in their bodies. The adrenal glands, situated above the kidneys, are the primary producers of testosterone in women.
When the skin is particularly responsive to testosterone, it leads to increased hair growth on the upper lip, chin, chest, and lower belly. The challenge lies in the fact that, despite having appropriate hormone levels, the skin reacts excessively to testosterone. Women experiencing this issue tend to develop more body hair from puberty until menopause. However, after menopause, body hair production gradually decreases, except for facial hair, which continues to grow.
A condition known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is associated with excessive hair growth in some women. The typical causes of PCOS include ovarian cysts and an imbalance between the pituitary and adrenal glands, resulting in increased male hormone production. Generally, this condition manifests with additional symptoms alongside excessive hair growth, occurring in the late teens or early 20s.>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
