There are many reasons why women find themselves dealing with unwanted facial hair. Sometimes it is purely cosmetic, but other times it can be a sign of a serious medical condition. In this article we are going to look at four different medical reasons for unwanted hair growth.
Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
This is one of the most common medical conditions that cause women to suffer from unwanted facial hair. In this case, we’re not talking about a little extra hair growth, we’re talking about women who suffer from this and don’t want to be seen in public because it’s so bad. In some cases, a woman suffering from hirsutism may have as much or more facial hair than a man. It not only affects the face, but can also grow on a woman’s legs, arms, and chest.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
When you suffer from PCOS, you will notice many different things on your body: acne, problems with weight loss, problems with your menstrual period, unwanted hair growth, and sometimes even a deeper, male-like voice. If he notices these symptoms are sudden onset, it could be due to a tumor that releases male hormones.
Exogenous androgens
Many women who experience unwanted hair growth do so because their bodies produce too much androgens (male hormones). One of the common causes of androgens becoming hyperactive is due to hormone replacement therapy and the specific medications used: Estratest, Danazol, steroids, and even birth control pills.
Menopause
When women are of reproductive age, DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which controls the type of facial hair, is low because testosterone and estrogen levels are higher. But when a woman enters her menopausal years, estrogen levels drop and cause DHT to rise. It is usually at this time that women begin to notice what appears to be a beard on her face. While not normally as ‘real’ as a beard on a man, there is enough hair to make it a nuisance. It is not uncommon for hairs to start appearing in unlikely places like the forehead and cheeks as well.
As you can see, these are all important medical reasons that cause unwanted hair growth. Again, we are not talking about a few chin hairs that can be easily removed. We are talking about hair growth that is so excessive that it can make a person not go out in public because they are too embarrassed.
With the invention of electrolysis and its popularity today, there is help for those suffering from any of these medical conditions who think there is no solution to their problem with unwanted facial hair growth. While electrolysis is a safe procedure, you should be sure to speak with a licensed electrologist prior to the procedure to review your medical conditions.