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Free Facial Hair Quiz

A brief assessment to understand what is driving your facial hair, whether hormonal or metabolic factors are involved, and what options actually work.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom (Ferriman-Gallwey informed + PCOS screening)Free & private

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Understanding Your Facial Hair Growth

A brief assessment to understand what is driving your facial hair, whether hormonal or metabolic factors are involved, and what options actually work.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR facial hair growth specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system and Hirschberg's hyperandrogenism framework (Karolinska Institutet)

This facial hair quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (Ferriman-Gallwey informed + PCOS screening) to evaluate the severity and impact of facial hair growth on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Facial hair growth can reflect hormonal changes that warrant clinical evaluation. Consult a healthcare provider for testing.

Understanding Your Score

Mild Hormonal Hair Changes(Score 1-3)

You are noticing the early signs of an androgen ratio shift. This is common and manageable. Simple strategies, like eflornithine cream, electrolysis for isolated hairs, or a hormonal panel to check yo

Moderate Androgenic Pattern(Score 4-6)

Your facial hair is part of a broader hormonal shift. The estrogen buffer that kept testosterone in check is thinning, and the effects are visible. A hormonal panel can confirm what is happening. Trea

Significant Hirsutism(Score 7-10)

What you are dealing with is genuinely distressing and deserves more than a pair of tweezers and a magnifying mirror. At this level, a full hormonal evaluation is not optional. It is essential. PCOS s

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this facial hair quiz measure?

This facial hair quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (Ferriman-Gallwey informed + PCOS screening) to assess the severity and impact of facial hair growth on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this facial hair quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (Ferriman-Gallwey informed + PCOS screening), a clinically validated instrument (Hirschberg AL (2023). Hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women. PMID: 36409990.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of facial hair growth severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this facial hair quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about facial hair growth at wellls.com/problems/facial-hair-growth, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing facial hair growth.

Read the full facial hair growth article

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