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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Facial Hair?<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Facial Hair<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhile facial hair in men is considered normal and attractive, it is taboo in women. Nevertheless, facial hair in women is a common issue faced worldwide. Therefore, women try various options to get rid of unwanted facial hair by using various temporary options like shaving, plucking, waxing, or chemicals; or they resort to treatments like laser treatment, electrolysis (electrical current used to damage hair follicles and prevent them from growing back permanently), or medicines (e.g. medicines that balance the production of male hormones or birth control pills). However, some of these options have their own downsides, like the methods can either be expensive or cause skin irritation 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In such cases, you can try the several home remedies mentioned below for facial hair removal at home and understand the options for how to remove facial hair naturally. It is natural for women to have fine hair on their chin and\/or upper lip. However, the hair becomes noticeable when it grows thick and dark, which are the symptoms of a condition called hirsutism 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Facial hair growth in women can be influenced by ethnicity and race.\u00a0 source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Indian women have more hair growth on the upper lip compared to other races.\u00a0 source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Caucasian women have less hair growth on the upper lip compared to other races.\u00a0 source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hirsutism affects around 5-10% of women and is a common complaint in dermatology clinics.\u00a0 source: NCBI\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Facial Hair?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTypically, women have low levels of androgens (male hormones). But, if a woman\u2019s body produces too much androgen, she might have unwanted hair growth on the facial areas like the upper lip or chin. The exact cause in most cases is never known. But it is thought to be hereditary 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS face the problem of unwanted hair growth and may also experience issues with their menstrual cycle, acne, diabetes, and difficulty in losing weight. There are chances of having a tumor releasing androgens if these symptoms appear suddenly 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other rare causes of hirsutism include:<\/p>
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