Every woman knows the horror: you look in the mirror and see one (or more) uninvited “guests” on your chin that were gone yesterday. The first reaction is usually to panic and grab the tweezers. But before you pluck them, stop for a moment. Dermatologists warn : this could be a signal your body is sending about what’s going on inside you.
1. Gene lottery or hormonal game?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to Dr. Hadley King, a dermatologist in New York City, chin hair is much more common than you might think.
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The reason: It’s a combination of genes and hormones.
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The mechanism: Male hormones (androgens), which every woman has in small amounts, interact with hair follicles. If your follicles are more sensitive to them, the result is unwanted hair growth.
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