The kind, quantity, and even the manner of hair growth are determined by a complicated interaction between hormones and genetics.
Peach fuzz and a few sporadic hairs on the chin and neck are normal and frequently associated with the hormonal shifts our bodies go through during our lives.
Hair on the neck or chin can occasionally be more than just an annoyance. It could indicate an underlying health issue.
Let’s examine the causes of chin and neck hair as well as the most effective treatments.
Why do women have chin hair?
Usually, hair originates from the hair follicle or root located directly beneath the skin. Hair follicles come in two varieties:
Similar to fuzz, vellus hair is fine, with longer, thicker, and more deeply rooted terminal hair follicles.
The male sex hormone, or androgen (testosterone), is a key factor in hair development. Although women produce less testosterone than men, both sexes create it.
Testosterone activates receptors in hair follicles, converting vellus hair into terminal hair. Everyone experiences this, and it’s very natural, especially around puberty.
Different hormonal stages affect the growth of facial hair and other hair in females. Changes in hormone levels throughout adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause alter the growth of hair.
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