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Why Do I Get Hair On My Chest?

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014

Question: Why do I get hair on my chest?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer: due to excess androgen Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX You do get hair on your chest because of excess androgen. If you have other symptoms like menstrual irregularities, and being overweight, you need to be evaluated for Polycystic ovaries. Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

please explain it in layman terms....

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: hormonal imbalance Detailed Answer: Hi, Excess androgen means increased hormone level. Androgen is a hormone. When this hormone is increased in the body, one can have hair growth on chest. One of the common conditions where this is seen is in polycystic ovaries. Hope it is clear.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (24 hours later)

how can I control this?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer: ideal weight and medicines Detailed Answer: Hi, To prevent this, you need to maintain ideal body weight by regular exercise and healthy diet. After these measures, we can use medicines like hormonal pills to regular the hormonal imbalance and limit the hair growth. Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar