#WARNING: A woman’s chin hair is a sign of… See more

The reason: it’s a combination of genes and hormones.

Biology

For isolated hairs:  tweezers remain the quickest and simplest method.

For more persistent areas:  laser hair removal is a long-term solution that destroys the hair follicle.

The mechanism: male hormones (androgens), present in small amounts in all women, interact with hair follicles. If your follicles are more sensitive to them, this results in excessive hair growth.

When should you worry? (The warning sign)
Isolated hairs are usually harmless. But there are situations where they can be a symptom of a more serious problem.

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