How common is it for women to have a lot of hair around their nipples (percentage)? On their chest? As I have gotten older (I'm now 42), I have gotten a lot of hair in these places, and I am also getting longer (but very thin) hair on my upper lip and more and more little black hairs on my chin. Also getting skin tags.

Thanks.

Hi,
It is common; which one can also tell from all the advertisements on TV about hair removal products.

It's more common as one gets older. Try a hair remover product if it makes you uncomfortable. I do wish you the best, and wish you the best of luck with a product if you decide to use one.

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Hirsutism is characterised by excessive growth of pigmented thick hair in a typically male distribution. It may be particularly obvious when it is on the moustache or beard areas. The other common sites are the chest, abdomen, thighs and back. Pubic hair growth may extend upward from the usual bikini-line to the middle of the abdomen (umbilicus)

In one survey 15% of women thought they had excess body hair although doctors found objective evidence of hirsutism in only 7%. There is a variation in normal hair production between ethnic groups

There are a variety of cosmetic treatments, which may be all that you require, although each may be associated with occasional problems Shaving is the simplest and most effective in the short term but some find this psychologically unacceptable.
Bleaching is not usually suitable for severe hirsutism.
Plucking, waxing, sugaring, depilatory creams are effective but on occasion they can result in skin irritation or infection.
Electrolysis is effective but expensive, time-consuming, and painful

Don't worry about the hair that's a good thing cause us men know that women who do grow hair on their lip and chest are hotblooded and these women are hunted by a lot of men that's an unknown secret that us men only know,so be proud of your hair that is a sexy feature.I can go on about hair on women but it gets me to excited.

Has a doctor ever tested you for Polycystic Ovarian Disease. It can cause irregular hair growth

I too have excess hair in some areas mostly its seems to get higher on my stomach and back after reading your question I had to take a closer look and it appears to be way above my navel on both front and back now. But I don't wear sexy swimsuits so I don't think I will be concerned about it. I have used hair removal in the past and it works quite well for me.

dont worry about the hair thats a good thing cause us men know that women who do grow hair on their lip and chest are hotblooded and these women are hunted by a lot of men thats an unknown secret that us men only know,so be proud of your hair that is a sexy feature.i can go on about hair on women but it gets me to excited.
Your hilarios makes me feel betta about ma self looooooooool xx