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What Could Cause Hair Growth On Chin?
Hello doctoe, I am a 55 year old female, I had the menopause 5 years ago. I am now developing hair on my chin which is coarse and causes spots, it s quite unsightly as I have scars. I was wondering if there is any hormonal preparation which could alleviate this problem?
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Before starting medications we should know the cause of hair growth.
The cause for post menopausal hair growth in chin are:
Previous poly cystic ovarian disease, adrenal disorders, ovarian tumours which produce male hormones.
The common investigations we do are serum testosterone, DHEAS, 17 hydroxy progesterone, thyroid function tests, cortisol, ultrasound/CT scan of abdomen etc
Treatment:
If there is a specific cause from the investigations - the cause has to be treated
If there is no identifiable cause treatment will be
1. Anti androgens : finasteride, aldactone
2. Local : creams - Eflorinithine, laser treatment, electrolysis
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Before starting medications we should know the cause of hair growth.
The cause for post menopausal hair growth in chin are:
Previous poly cystic ovarian disease, adrenal disorders, ovarian tumours which produce male hormones.
The common investigations we do are serum testosterone, DHEAS, 17 hydroxy progesterone, thyroid function tests, cortisol, ultrasound/CT scan of abdomen etc
Treatment:
If there is a specific cause from the investigations - the cause has to be treated
If there is no identifiable cause treatment will be
1. Anti androgens : finasteride, aldactone
2. Local : creams - Eflorinithine, laser treatment, electrolysis
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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