What Causes Extra Facial Hair Growth Below The Ear While On Normaxin?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

Question: I I am (4 and just about menopausal noticed facial hair below ear( side lock ) have been taking Normaxin and nexpro for 2 months found this growth sudden in a week time worried have hd Pap smear ca125 tests done 5 months ago which were normal . Pls tell me what my problem. Could be
The other medicines I take are dilzem cd 14o for techocardiA telestat for bp.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal growth

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about hair growth.

This hair growth is common in menopause due to increased testosterone and decreased estrogen.

I don't see any reason to panic.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (8 hours later)

Are there any blood tests eg like prolactin etc to check what is playing up ? Please recommend should I see a gynaecologist or. Dermatologist

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No blood tests required now

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No blood tests are required as of now.

It is better to see a dermatologist.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar