Ear Hair and Your Health: What Doctors Say About This Overlooked Body Sign

What it might mean:

  • PCOS causes excess androgens, leading to hirsutism (excess hair growth) in male-pattern areas

  • Other signs include irregular periods, acne, and scalp hair thinning

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When to see a doctor: If you’re a woman with unexpected ear hair plus other hormonal symptoms.

3. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)