Why do women have hair on their legs?

The growth of hair on a woman's legs may be a normal physiological condition, or it may be caused by a disease.

1. Normal physiological condition: There are many sweat gland tissues all over the skin of the body, which can discharge waste and heat from the body through the pores, and play a good role in maintaining the balance of the body. The growth of hair on the body is mainly affected by genetic factors and body hormones. If the father or mother has longer leg hair, then the leg hair of the offspring will also be longer. There is no need to worry too much, and it will not affect the health of the body. When leg hair is too long, it may affect the appearance. You can use depilatory cream or laser to remove leg hair.

2. Hair growth caused by disease: When the body secretes more male hormones, the hair will grow more abundantly. If a woman suffers from polycystic ovary disease, the hormone levels in the body will be disrupted, and symptoms of excessive hair growth may occur. Polycystic ovary disease is mainly affected by congenital genetic factors. It may also be caused by taking medications, which may cause patients to experience symptoms of amenorrhea and may also affect normal reproductive function. You need to go to the hospital to check your endocrine and hormone levels and receive correct treatment under the guidance of a doctor.