The following theory is very interesting.
In the case of a woman’s partner being given testosterone gel to raise his levels of the hormone this could then be transferred through the skin to the woman. This can then trigger hair growth in the face, (upper lip, chin etc.). This can also happen when testosterone is prescribed to women to increase libido.
Other products such as minoxidil (a synthetic drug which is used as a vasodilator in the treatment of hypertension and and to promote hair growth can cause unwanted hair growth if they inadvertently get transferred to other parts of the skin during application. (source: Google.com). Dr Davison writes of cases where he has witnessed hair growth in women on their forehead, fingers and back of hands. In other words, where there is normally little or no hair growth.
Minoxidil is a lotion, often applied to the scalp or taken in tablet form to treat high blood pressure and can cause unwanted hair growth.
Additional contribution: Carole Michaelides, consultant trichologist at the Philip Kingsley clinic in London which has been mentioned in other blogs.
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