Why Chin Hair Grows: A Scientific Look
Chin hair, like all body hair, grows in a cycle consisting of three distinct stages:Anagen (Growth Phase): The active growth stage when the hair is nourished by the blood supply and continues to grow.Catagen (Transitional Phase): A brief stage in which hair growth stops and the follicle detaches from its blood supply.
Telogen (Resting Phase): The hair rests, eventually sheds, and is replaced by new growth.Several factors influence chin hair growth, with androgens—male hormones present in both men and women—playing a central role.
Elevated androgen levels or increased sensitivity to these hormones can trigger more visible facial hair, including on…
