Hair growth on the stomach is usually a normal condition, related to the relatively strong secretion of androgen in the body. Secondly, it may also be caused by drug factors, Cushing’s syndrome and other diseases.
1. Normal situation: the growth of hair is mainly affected by the level of androgen, if the body androgen secretion is relatively exuberant, there will be the case of hair on the stomach.
2. Drug factors: If long-term use of glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone and other hormonal drugs in the local area, or topical use of drugs such as minoxidil, will also lead to vigorous hair growth, easy to appear on the stomach hairy situation.
3. Cushing’s syndrome: Cushing’s syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of glucocorticoids, due to the increased secretion of cortisol in the patient’s body, which in the long run interferes with the secretion of other hormones, and when the androgen secretion is abnormal, the condition of hairy tummy will occur.
There are many reasons for the growth of hair on the stomach, if accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, you need to consult a doctor in time for examination.