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Just Noticed That I Have Thin Black Hairs Growing On
Question: Just noticed that I have thin black hairs growing on the both side of my face. I have recently changed medication. I am not sure what could be causing this.
Just noticed that I have thin black hairs growing on the both side of my face. I have recently changed medication. I am not sure what could be causing this.
Thank you. Will read this in morning.
Thank you. Will read this in morning.
Brief Answer:
Possibly a hormonal issue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the black hair you are recently noticing growing on the sides of your face can be related to hormonal issues.
The medications you are taking are not likely to cause increased facial hair.
The increased facial hair may be caused due to menopause or hormonal issues ,
increased androgen hormones or adrenal issues.
You may need to get tested for DHEA and androgenic steroids.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Possibly a hormonal issue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the black hair you are recently noticing growing on the sides of your face can be related to hormonal issues.
The medications you are taking are not likely to cause increased facial hair.
The increased facial hair may be caused due to menopause or hormonal issues ,
increased androgen hormones or adrenal issues.
You may need to get tested for DHEA and androgenic steroids.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Possibly a hormonal issue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the black hair you are recently noticing growing on the sides of your face can be related to hormonal issues.
The medications you are taking are not likely to cause increased facial hair.
The increased facial hair may be caused due to menopause or hormonal issues ,
increased androgen hormones or adrenal issues.
You may need to get tested for DHEA and androgenic steroids.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Possibly a hormonal issue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the black hair you are recently noticing growing on the sides of your face can be related to hormonal issues.
The medications you are taking are not likely to cause increased facial hair.
The increased facial hair may be caused due to menopause or hormonal issues ,
increased androgen hormones or adrenal issues.
You may need to get tested for DHEA and androgenic steroids.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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