Facial hair is an issue that many women prefer to keep quiet, with furtive trips to the beauty salon or secret bleaching sessions at home.

There are lots of women around the world who suffer with excessive hair growth on their faces and battle bullying and have trouble forming relationships.

This rare condition is referred to as hirsutism.

However, it’s surprisingly common, with estimates suggesting up one in 10 women has hirsutism, the medical name for excess body hair in women.

There are lots of women around the world who suffer with excessive hair growth on their faces.

What causes chin hair in some women?

Women can develop excessive body or facial hair due to higher-than-normal levels of androgen hormones. These hormones include testosterone and androstenedione.

Sometimes, a woman may get beards because of developing a male hormone producing tumour and this is usually also accompanied by other male features such as a deep voice, bald head, a big clitoris and increased muscle mass, among others.

Other causes are seen below..,

1 Adrenal gland disorders

2 Polycystic ovarian syndrome