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

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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.

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

  • 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.