Many African-American women complain of unwanted facial hair. The problem seems to become especially problemsome as they age and hormone fluctations change. Women spend an amazing amount of time tweezing, plucking, waxing, and shaving, plus the cost associated with the activity. It's a serious beauty concern. Very recently scientists of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified the gene responsible for congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis (CGHT) or the Bearded Lady Syndrome (something more extreme than those irritating hairs most women complain about).
Read more about the discover at Live Science: Genes of 'Bearded Lady' Revealed.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Bearded Lady Genes Identified
3 comments:
Is this a joke?!? If so, it is really funny when you see that lady. Our problem is really hormonal more than genetic. We could help by laying of the fast food and plastics.
I think it's really interesting that there is a gene linked to the condition. I always thought I was a bit hairy, but maybe not.
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