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Changes in facial hair have many possible explanations. Some women have hirsutism associated with androgen-related conditions such as PCOS; others have facial hair with no identifiable underlying cause. Rapid changes, or changes accompanied by signs of androgen excess — a deepening voice, increased muscle size, scalp hair loss — should be evaluated by a healthcare professional promptly.
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