Get Rid of Superfluous Hair

Hirsutism is a condition of undesired, male-pattern hair growth in women. Women having hirsutism have dark, thick hair on their face, chest, abdomen and back. This thick, dark hair is dissimilar from the hair that some women have on their upper lip, chin, breasts or stomach, or the fine "baby" hair all over their body. Women from specific ethnic bodies tend to have more body hair than others. Hirsutism is common and is appraised to occur in 1 in 20 women of reproductive age. The cause of hirsutism can be either an elaborated level of androgens (male hormones) or an oversensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

Male hormones such as testosterone encourage hair growth, augment mass and intensify the growth and pigmentation of hair. Other symptoms related with a high level of male hormones comprise acne and deepening of the voice and increased muscle mass. Some medicines can cause hirsutism. These medicines include birth control pills, hormones and anabolic steroids. Hirsutism also seems to run in families. Familial hirsutism is noted most often in dark-skinned white persons. Many women with unsoughted hair seek methods of hair removal to manage the appearance of hirsutism.

Laser hair removal employs a laser light to damage hair follicles so unwanted hair falls out. This also stops the hair from growing back. Laser hair removal is very costly and can only be done by a licensed practitioner. The most commonly used anti-androgen for treating hirsutism is spironolactone (Aldactone). Shaving is the safest and easiest method of removing hair. Depilatories, or creams that get rid of hair, can be used. Bleaching paste may also be used. Bleaching makes the excessive hair less obvious. Electrolysis gets rid of hair persistently by delivering a small electrical current through a needle placed into the hair follicle.

Electrolysis results in permanent hair removal, but the procedure can be painful. Electrolysis is expensive and time-consuming. Weight loss can decrease male hormone levels and depreciate hair growth. Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications can also help reduce hair development. Hormonal treatment using ant androgen medicines may be used for women with moderate or bitter hirsutism. Anti-androgens drugs block androgens from attaching to their receptors in your body. Spironolactone 50-200 mg daily can slowly reduce excessive hair growth. It is sometimes combined with the oral contraceptive pill.