Common "facial hair" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Facial Hair

Unwanted and thick hair that grows in a woman's body, including the face, is called hirsutism. Most of us have facial hair, but it is too fine and light in color. But in hirsutism, facial hair is thick and can grow in the chin, cheeks, and forehead. The common causes include polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Cushing's disease, adrenal cancer, Minoxidil use, and taking anabolic steroids.

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What is the treatment of PCOS/PMOS?

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