What Nigerians say About Women Growing Hairs on Faces, Chest, and Lower Abdomen.
The condition in which women grow dark or coarse hair in a man-like- pattern is generally refer to as hirsutism. This condition usually arises from excess male hormones ( known as Androgen). However, hirsutism simply refers to as a stiff or dark body hair appearing on the body where women don't commonly have hair. Away from hairs on the faces, chest, inner thighs and back. Other signs resulting from high Androgen levels in women are: . Decreased breast size . Deepening voice . Increased muscle size . Enlargement of clitoris Causes of Hirsutism: There are several causes of Hirsutism. . Family history . Ancestry . Obesity Prevention Generally, hirsutism isn't preventable. But loosening weight if you re overweight might help reduce it. Furthermore, the following self care methods might temporarily remove or reduce the visibility of unwanted facial or body hair. . Plucking . Shaving . Palpitation etc.. Social Implications of Hirsutism in Women . It causes depre...