What causes long leg hair in girls?
Disease description:
Today I met my girlfriend, and she was wearing a skirt. I noticed she has leg hair, which made me curious—what causes women to have leg hair?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Fengyong
Girls may develop long leg hair due to genetic factors, such as having parents with thick body hair, which can be passed on to the next generation. Additionally, medical conditions that lead to increased androgen levels, such as ovarian tumors or prolactinomas, may cause excessive and longer body hair growth. Furthermore, taking glucocorticoid medications may also result in girls developing long leg hair.
