excessive hair growth

[cece446]

black female 46 with exessive hair growth (chest, chin, upperlip  been tested all came back normal not sure what test was done only  know it was a  hormone levels test no sonogram i have been shaving for years because cant find the source of the problem i have develop hyperpigmentation and holes and my face  what can i do to get rid of it and is it wise to keep searching for a solution to my problem i have seen a (endrocrinologist, gyn) i have not seen a dermatologist

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Excess hair on face in females is usually due to excess of male hormones called androgens and this is called hirsutism. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of hirsutism. Adrenal gland problems like adrenal tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Addison’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome also result in excess hair. At times the hair follicles are very sensitive to androgens in blood. This results in excess hair. Disorders of endocrine glands like pituitary, thyroid too cause this problem. It could be due to the higher testosterone level. The other possibility is that you have excessive body hair or hypertrichosis. This can be caused by porphyria, medications (phenytoin, minoxidil, corticosteroids, streptomycin, heavy metals poisoning, interferon (taken for allergies, hepatitis etc)), and genetic factors.
Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral.
Hope this helps. Take care!

[Londres70]

I would recommend consulting an Endocrinologist to rule out PCOS or Cushings's Syndrome.  

[CakeisgoodFrostingisbetter]

I would think that a good OBGYN doctor could help you.  It sounds like your body is producing more of the testosterone hormone than it should.  There should be medications to level your hormones so they are balanced and where they should be.