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41 Years Old. Have Facial Hair Under Chin. Safe Way For Facial Hair Production?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Feb 2013
Question: I am 41 Years old indian, keralite.

I have some facial hair under my chin but almost nil in my cheeks. This gives me a boyish look even in my 40's !
It causes a lot of distress to me as people don't take me seriously.

Can there be any safe way to promote my facial hair growth now?
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Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (2 hours later)
Hi,
I understand your situation.

Facial hair production is usually genetically determined.

There is little that can be done really.

This may or may not be a permanent condition. I suggest you use minoxidil (Rogaine) 5% once a day for a few months and see how well it works.

A facial hair transplant can always be an option as well.

It is important that you consult with a plastic surgeon that specializes in these procedures.

Thank you for your query. Hope this answers your query.

If you have any other queries, kindly direct them to me. I hope your wishes come true.

Have a nice day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Samik Basu (10 hours later)
Dear Dr. Samik XXXXXXX

Thank you very much for your kind and valuable advice.

I have read that minoxidil on body areas could create serious side effects - is that true? That's why I selected Ayurveda as the preffered category.

I would like to test my testosterone level. Please prescribe me a testosterone and/or related tests.

Kind Regards,
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (5 minutes later)
Hi XXXXXXX

Minoxidil does not have serious side effects.
It only works on a temporary basis.
You can go for a serum testosterone level test.

Only facial hair transplant will provide you with a permanent cure.

Hope I was able to help you out.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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41 Years Old. Have Facial Hair Under Chin. Safe Way For Facial Hair Production?

Hi,
I understand your situation.

Facial hair production is usually genetically determined.

There is little that can be done really.

This may or may not be a permanent condition. I suggest you use minoxidil (Rogaine) 5% once a day for a few months and see how well it works.

A facial hair transplant can always be an option as well.

It is important that you consult with a plastic surgeon that specializes in these procedures.

Thank you for your query. Hope this answers your query.

If you have any other queries, kindly direct them to me. I hope your wishes come true.

Have a nice day.