🔹 1. Hormonal changes – the main “culprit”
One of the most common causes of ingrown hairs on the chin is hormonal imbalance, especially elevated levels of androgens – male sex hormones, which are also found in small amounts in women.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Adrenal hyperplasia
Tumors of the ovaries or adrenal glands
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
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