No More Unwanted Facial Hair

Unwanted facial hair, also known as hirsutism, is a common problem among females, as it looks ugly and ultimately they got to compromise on their looks. This can be really embarrassing for females suffering from this health issue that eventually results in unnecessary emotional burden. However, women can reduce unwanted hairs on their face or body with the help of various techniques.

In North America, approximately 22% of females have unwanted bodily and facial hair. Facial hair can be a most disappointment factor for women as they often tend to look masculine and to some extent displeasing. Majority of them hesitate and feel humiliated to discuss about their unwanted facial hair, even with their family members or close friends. This condition is pretty common, but it produces a social stigma for a woman that can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, despair and other psychological distresses.

Unwanted facial hair can occur at any age, mostly after beginning of menstrual cycle, and in females of all races, ethnicity and skin types. The most common areas where a female notices unnecessary hairs are chin and upper lip. Assurance is an important weapon in accepting the fact that you have facial hair, because you are not the only person suffering from this undesirable condition, there are millions of women are going through this type of physical and mental dilemma.

What are possible causes of unwanted facial hair?

It is really important for a woman to know the underlying cause behind unwanted facial hair. Majority of the cases have ethnic or genetic influence as a causative factor, which cannot be altered by any means. Here are few possible causes:

•            Overproduction of androgen (sexual hormone) with increased sensitivity
•          Endocrine(hormonal) disorders
•         Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)

Approximately, 70 to 80% females with hirsutism have PCOD as an underlying medical cause. Therefore, before taking up any kind of treatment for this problem, females are recommended to consult the physician for drawing out exact cause, so that appropriate treatment is done, accordingly.

How to reduce facial hair effectively?

As said earlier, self-assurance could play a vital role in accepting the fact that unwanted facial hair is common, but sometimes coping with it can be more bothersome. However, the good news is females can manage this problem efficiently by using various cosmetic products after consulting a dermatologist or skin expert. Below-mentioned are few facial hair removal treatments, which can be implemented with the help of a cosmetologist –

·         Waxing – Salon waxing helps you get rid of unwanted hair just by a swift pull and you can perform this at home as well.

·         Medicated creams – These creams contain chemicals (depilatories) that break down the hair follicle from beneath the skin surface.

·         Hair removal product – Vaniqa is one such cream that contains a drug – eflornithine, which helps in removing excess hair.

·         Others – Shaving, electrolysis, plucking and laser therapy

Skin care treatment –

While planning to undergo any kind of procedure for removal of excess hair, one needs to consult a qualified skin expert for skin sensitivity test and other investigations; this will help avoid skin complications, like folliculitis and skin damage. There are few effective skin care treatments that can really help you overcome unwanted facial hair and can reduce infected hair folliculitis. Rather, prescribed skin care medicines work best in eliminating excess hair around upper lip, chin and sides of face.

From the above information, it is quite clear that unwanted facial hair can be removed effectively and safely after undergoing proper consultation with the medical advisor, who will prescribe you suitable medications that act on your skin and hair follicle.