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A relatively small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard. The condition is called hirsutism. It is usually the result of polycystic ovary syndrome which causes excess testosterone and an over-sensitivity to testosterone, thus (to a greater or lesser extent) results in male pattern hair growth, among other symptoms.
Ahead, experts share the potential causes of chin hair in women and how to remove it safely (if you feel so inclined). Meet the experts: Azza Halim, MD is a physician and anesthesiologist at Azza ...
This is not to be confused with the chinstrap beard—a similar style of beard that also grows along the jawline but does not fully cover the chin. In addition, many chin curtain beards do not extend far below the jawline, if at all, whereas chinstrap beards generally do. The Shenandoah tends to be somewhat longer than the chin curtain.
It eventually spreads to the sides and lower border of the chin and the rest of the lower face to form a full beard (age 16–19). [8] Although this order is commonly seen, it can vary widely, with some facial hair starting from the chin and up towards the sideburns.
What causes women to get chin hair? First, let’s talk about two different types of hair . That peach fuzz on your face is called vellus hair , which also covers the body.
With PCOS, hair may grow on the face (like on the upper lip, chin, or jawline), chest, stomach, and back. [22] Characterized by having two of three Rotterdam criteria: Oligomenorrhea (fewer than eight menses in a year) Clinical or biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism; Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound [23] Cushing's syndrome
It is common for many women to develop a few facial hairs under or around the chin, along the sides of the face (in the area of sideburns), or on the upper lip. These may appear at any age after puberty but are often seen in women after menopause due to decreased levels of estrogen. A darkening of the vellus hair of the upper lip in women is ...
See the evolution of Harden's career (and beard): Nowadays, the Houston Rockets guard is nearly as famous for his whiskers as he is his offensive prowess on the court. At only 26, Harden has ...