Taking certain medications (e.g. steroids)
Symptoms that suggest hormonal imbalance:
Increased hair growth on the face, abdomen, chest
Irregular or missing periods
Acne
Increased oiliness of the skin
🔹 2. Age changes and menopause
As a woman ages, her hormonal balance naturally changes. Around and after menopause, estrogen levels drop, and androgens become relatively dominant.
This can lead to:Appearance of facial hair
Thinning hair on the scalp
Dry skin
🔹 3. Genetic predisposition
Some women have a hereditary tendency to have facial hair. If your mother, grandmother, or sisters also have similar signs, it is most likely an individual trait.
🔹 4. Obesity and insulin resistance
Fat tissue is involved in hormonal metabolism, and excess weight can stimulate the production of androgens. In addition, insulin resistance – often associated with excess weight – affects hormones and can cause hirsutism (excessive hair growth in a male pattern).
