Question
A 25-year-old woman suddenly finds that her beard is longer than before, and there is also long hair around her eyes and on the sides of her nose. As a mother of two, she is puzzled by this change.
Answer
Generally speaking, if a woman experiences hair growth in areas like the beard or has more hair overall, it may be due to an increase in the body’s androgen levels or increased sensitivity of local hair follicles to androgens. It is recommended that this woman visit a hospital for further examination to rule out other potential diseases. Hormone level tests can be conducted to determine appropriate treatment.