Excess growth of body and facial hair is generally a result of increased levels of androgens in both females and males.
Typically, the androgen levels produced are comparatively less in females than in males.
Certain other conditions can also increase the hormonal levels in
females and trigger excessive growth of hair on the face and the body.

Symptoms Of Excess & Unwanted Hair

Symptoms of this hair problem can manifest themselves vary across people.
These include darker or thicker hair developing on different parts of the body, like:

Upper lip

Chin

Jawline

Chest

Back

Buttocks

Abdomen

Hirsutism symptoms can mimic those of other medical conditions. A proper diagnosis and unwanted hair removal treatment can help reduce the symptoms.

Conditions That Increase The Risk Of Excess & Unwanted Hair

There are certain medical conditions and other factors that
increase the risk of hirsutism:

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Genetic/Hereditary excess hair growth tendencies
  • Pituitary gland, adrenal gland, or thyroid gland disorders
  • Severe insulin resistance
  • Changes in hormones due to menopause
  • Overuse of anabolic steroids or corticosteroids
  • Certain endometriosis treatment medications

Causes Of Excess & Unwanted Hair

While it is difficult to pinpoint a specific cause of excessive hair growth, there can be several underlying factors:

  • Production of higher-than-normal male hormones (androgens) in women
  • Greater sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder, results in the production of excess androgens
  • The hormonal changes of menopause can cause increased facial hair
  • Disorders of the adrenal glands or ovaries may lead to hirsutism that appears quickly, combined with other male features like a deeper voice, acne, or increased muscle mass

Diagnosis Of Hirsutism

To ensure unwanted hair removal permanent treatment, a physical examination is required to establish the amount of the abnormal hair growth as well as any other physical indications associated with the hair growth (e.g., acne). If your hair growth is classified as hirsutism, you may have to undergo a series of tests to rule out other conditions, such as blood tests to check hormone levels, ultrasound to visualise the ovaries and uterus, specific X-rays, and other testing to analyse your ovaries and adrenal glands. Following the diagnosis, suitable treatment method(s) are prescribed.

Effective Unwanted Hair Removal
Permanent Treatment in Bangalore

Laser therapy is generally done to get rid of unwanted hair from the face, leg, chin, back, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other areas. We use the latest FDA-approved triple wavelength laser for hair removal. The process involves three technologies for unwanted hair reduction:

  • Best cooling with quick sessions
  • Faster results
  • Skin brightening

Advantages Of Laser Hair Removal Procedure

Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin intact.
Each laser pulse lasts a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at once. Small areas, like the upper lip, can be treated in less than a minute, while larger areas, like the back or legs, can take up to an hour.
Most patients have permanent hair reduction after an average of 8-10 sessions.
Laser therapy takes less time and produces long-term results.

It is a non-invasive method of removing excess/unwanted facial and body hair. Doesn’t cause cancer.

Laser Therapy For
Unwanted Hair Removal : Expected Results

Laser therapy generally requires multiple sessions to attain the desired effects.
The number of sessions required is determined by the locations to
be treated, growth factors, and the thickness of unwanted hair.

Laser therapy does not remove all hair from the treated area. Some fine-textured and light-colored hair may be left alone. After the therapy, proper protection from the sun is mandatory.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common cause of hirsutism is PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) which may slowly lead to acne, excess hair growth , obesity, and even ovarian cysts. Other cause of hirutism may be the cushing syndrome, where high levels of cortisol hormone from the adrenal glands may lead to growth of excess hair.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to cure hirsutism permanently since it is caused due to hormonal issues. However, medical treatments are proven to be effective for reducing the effects. Apart from medical treatments, cosmetic treatment procedures like laser hair removal is a safe and effective method for removing unwanted hair from the body.
Hirsutism is a common clinical condition seen in females of all ages, but a majority of females experience it at puberty. The onset of hirsutism is usually accompanied by weight gain, acne, irregular menstrual cycles and insulin resistance.

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