Question

Give biological reason for some women have facial hairs like beard and mustache.

Answer 1

Hormonal Imbalance:

1. Some women develop facial hairs like beards and mustaches due to abnormal production of androgens like testosterone.
2. Normally testosterone is produced in a very small amount in a female body but if its production increases abnormally they develop male-like characteristics such as facial hairs and mustaches, hoarsening of voice, masculine body, etc.
3. Hirsutism is a condition that causes hair growth in women due to an increase in hormones called androgens.
4. There are several reasons for Hirsutism such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS), adrenal gland disorder, medications, etc.