Hirsuiism- Why Women Have Hair In Unwanted Places-2

In the first part we found out about what is hirstism and what are the possiblke causes of hirsutism. In this part we will find out about treatment. We learned that hirsutism means growth of hair in women, in a male pattern. Many women grow hair in unwanted places such as upper lip, chin, and abdomen. It looks very unattractive. This problem is known as hirsutism. The causes can be genetic, hormonal imbalance, side effect of medicines.
In some races hirsutism is common in all the women. In those cases the treatment is hair removal. In cases where hormones are responsible hirsutism can be corrected with pills. Let us find out the treatment in detail.

Hirsutism> Treatments>

The common method is to remove unwanted hair. The techniques that can be used to remove unwanted hair are

Laser
Electrolysis and Thermolysis
Depilatories
Eflornithine Hydrochloride
Waxing

The other method that can be used by your doctor is prescribing anti-androgens. Remember that taking anti-androgens during pregnancy can harm a male fetus. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. These medications may include oral contraceptives, cyproterone and spironolactone. Your doctor will tell you about the dosage and side effects you may expect.

Hirsutism- facts

- Excess hair in women in the male pattern is known as hirsutism.

- Hirsutism is normally caused by excess male hormones in a woman, or by abnormal reaction to male hormones.

- Anti-androgen drugs can treat the hormonal disorder. You need to consult your doctor.

- Losing weight may sometimes improve the condition.

- Hirsutism may be hereditary.

- As women grow older, they develop excess hair without excess hormones.

- Women in some races have excess hair without having any underlying medical condition.

- Some medicines may cause hirsutism.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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