Excess Hair

Most of us are naturally born with hair on our arms, underarms, bikini area and legs which can be difficult to maintain. Excess hair on other areas of the body is often hereditary or caused by hormonal imbalances.

You cannot prevent excess hair, only treat it effectively with laser hair removal.s

Electrolysis is a method of removing individual hairs from the face or body. The treatment involves the use of a very fine, small probe about the size of an eyelash, which is inserted into the hair follicles. It is here where a very small energy current is discharged, which helps to destroy the blood vessel and starve it of any nourishment. We are using this method to remove grey, blonde and white hair mainly on the face areas.

Several factors can influence your likelihood of developing hirsutism, including:

Family history. Several conditions that cause hirsutism, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome, run in families.

Ancestry. Women of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian ancestry are more likely to have more body hair with no identifiable cause than are other women.

Obesity. Being obese causes increased androgen production, which can worsen hirsutism.

Hirsutism can be emotionally distressing. Some women feel self-conscious about having unwanted hair. Some develop depression. Also, although hirsutism doesn't cause physical complications, the underlying cause of a hormonal imbalance can.

If you have hirsutism and irregular periods, you might have polycystic ovary syndrome, which can inhibit fertility. Women who take certain medications to treat hirsutism should avoid pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.

Hirsutism generally isn't preventable. But losing weight if you're overweight might help reduce hirsutism, particularly if you have polycystic ovary syndrome.