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HIRSUTISM
What to do for Excessive Hair on Face and Body
Excess hair, particularly on the face, is a matter of great concern to a woman. There can be many reasons for this unwanted growth, like congenital causes, imbalance of hormones, pregnancy, irregular menses, mental tensions, long illness, worries and shocks. One should immediately rid oneself of unwanted hair when it starts growing, instead of feeling shy and embarrassed. In medical terminology, this condition is called Hirsutism. Unwanted hair grows mostly on the chin, above the upper lip and on the forehead. Most of the women suffering from hirsutism are in the age group of 15 to 20. Since the main reason for the growth of unwanted hair is imbalance of hormones inside the body, it is imperative to get it treated medically. The first step in the medical treatment is a thorough check-up of the genitals. In case of some defect in the uterus, it is treated by an operation. There are many ways to get rid of a thick growth of hair such as shaving, plucking, threading and waxing. Electrolysis is the only permanent treatment for removing facial hair, but being costly, this treatment is beyond the means of women of the middle income group.
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