Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism)

Unwanted hair growth on a woman's face, chest, and back is the main sign of hirsutism. Unlike the typical, thin "baby" hair on other regions of the body, this thick, dark hair is different. Other symptoms may include :

•        Acne
•        Abnormal menstrual periods
•        Deepening of the voice
•        Increased muscle mass
•        Decreased breast size

Visit a General Practice doctor (General Practitioner) if you suffer from excess dark and thick hair. 

•       Hereditary
•        Increasing levels of male hormones called androgens. This is often related to other conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome.
•        Increasing hair follicle sensitivity to androgens
•        Medicines like hormonal therapy

Your doctor may request hormonal levels tests to detect any change that might cause the hirsutism.

•        Losing weight to control hormones levels
•        Medications :
•    Lowering the androgen levels by using the birth control pills
•    Blocking the process of androgen production by the body (spironolactone, finasteride, flutamide)
•    Slowing the hair growth with topical cream (eflornithine)
•        Hair removal options : these techniques help you get rid of unwanted hair for a longer period of time than home hair removal.
•    Electrolysis (where an electric current is used to stop your hair from growing)
•   Laser hair removal
•       Home hair removal:
•    Shaving
•    Waxing
•    Plucking
• Hair removal creams