Ways Your Skin Reveals Underlying Health Issues

Excessive Hair Growth

For women, unusual hair sprouting in different areas of the body, such as on the chin or below the belly button, can indict a hormone imbalance, which can be the result of the overproduction of androgens, the hormones made by the gonads and adrenal glands. Although genetics and hormones play a role in the length and thickness of hair, unwanted hair that appears abnormal could be a sign of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Other symptoms of PCOS are irregular or missing menstrual cycles and the inability to lose weight despite a healthy diet and workout regime. Consulting a doctor is the first step a patient can take to rule out PCOS or a hormone imbalance, which can be maintained with the right medication.