WHAT CAUSES EXCESSIVE HAIR GROWTH IN WOMEN?

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WHAT CAUSES EXCESSIVE HAIR GROWTH IN WOMEN?
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Hirsutism We all have fine, light-colored hair
that is referred to as peach fuzz or Vellus
hair which is perfectly normal. However, when
women develop excessive facial or body hair, it
is a result of a condition known as hirsutism.
Hirsutism is a result of an over production of
male hormones or testosterone causing a hormonal
imbalance. However this is not the only cause
of excessive hair in women. There are four main
causes
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MAIN CAUSE 1
Hormonal Imbalance All women have a certain
amount of male hormones,however women who produce
high levels of male hormones sometimes suffer
from a condition known as PCOS or Polycystic
Ovary Syndrome. PCOS causes small cyst or
fluid-filled sacs to form on the ovaries.
Cushings syndrome causes tumors in the adrenal
glands and also causes hormonal imbalances in
women - leading to excessive hair growth in
women. Other hormonal changes in women who are
in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal stages of
their life can also cause an increase in male
hormones or testosterone levels.
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MAIN CAUSE 2
Medication Steroids can spur hair growth Also
some antidepressants, antibiotics and sleeping
medications. The consumption of these types of
drugs are often common causes of excessive hair
growth.
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MAIN CAUSE 3
Genetics Unfortunately Hirsutism can run in
families. If your mother has it, you as well as
any sisters are more likely to have it as well.
It is also more common in Middle Eastern, South
Asian and Mediterranean women.
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MAIN CAUSE 4
Stress Probably the least known cause. During
periods of stress, the adrenal glands become
hyperactive and pumps out stress hormones,
resulting in excessive hair growth. That bad
day at the office isnt the problem, it is the
long continuous periods of stress that causes the
problem.
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How do you treat excessive hair growth?
We recommend that you seek medical treatment to
have your hormone levels checked, as you may need
drug therapy. However, although Doctors can
prescribe drugs, its important to know that when
you stop using the medication, hair will grow
back.
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Laser hair removal uses a concentrated light ray
that damages the hair follicle. Damaged hair
follicles cannot produce hair and the hair that
is present falls out. With sufficient
treatments, laser hair removal will result in
long lasting, permanent hair reduction, providing
the fastest, efficient and cost effective way of
hair removal.
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