It has happened to virtually all of us.

Or sometimes we just feel a wiry protrusion with our fingertips.

While it’s never a fun thing to find, it is part of life.

Woman plucking chin hair

At some point, everyone has to confront chin hair.

All other places are absolutely normal and expected.

Of course, hair growth is genetic and differs among people.

Woman plucking chin hair

And finding out why it is occurring is the first step in preventing it from continuing.

While androgens are typically known as male hormones, both females and males have androgens.

Men have more of this hormone and that’s the reason they typically have more hair.

Woman talking to doctor

During times of big hormone changes like pregnancy and menopause, facial hair is more likely to increase.

Medications that alter hormones can also increase chin hair.

A medical professional can run tests and identify if there are any underlying medical issues.

However, it may be nothing at all and a visit will put your mind at ease.

It’s also best to check with your doctor before taking any supplements.