A woman’s chin hair is a sign of… See more

For more persistent areas: laser hair removal is a long-term solution that destroys the hair follicle.

The mechanism: male hormones (androgens), present in small amounts in all women, interact with hair follicles. If your follicles are more sensitive to them, this results in excessive hair growth.

  1. When should you be worried? (The warning signs)

Isolated hairs are usually harmless. However, there are situations where they can be a symptom of a more serious problem.