Facial Hair in Women - What Can You Do About It?

growth of facial hair in women is one thing that you can find many of us around. Suppose that are not genetically half plane (angle of the Mediterranean, Jewish and Eastern European descent) or a family history of facial hair growth in women), could a number of things.One of the most common is hormonal imbalance. The women have both estrogen and androgens (male hormones). As we age, reducing the level of two hormones naturally.



But the relationship between the difference diminishes and you can look as if suddenly more male hormones and therefore stray hairs. There are also some medications that can stimulate the growth of stray, darker, coarser hair such as phenytoin, cyclosporine, anabolic steroids, testosterone combination with drugs such as minoxidil and Estratest (used for high blood pressure and hair loss in men) .



Sometimes, however, may be excessive facial / body hair because of medical and physical problems. For example, polycystic ovarian disease and obesity (fat tissue androgens may) produce. Sometimes it may be related to adrenal tumors. In these cases, it will more than occasional hair spread over her face. If this happens, you will find your provider.So care what you do? Women are looking for ways to permanently remove hair for years.



It does not seem easy to use infallible constant across the face hair.Treatments include: radio frequency Makeup hormones (estrogen and progesterone) drugs ShavingWaxingLaserElectrolysis - Vaniqua - seems to be a prescription cream After many dermatologists to be the only method of electrolysis for permanent removal. Vaniqua, which is relatively new in recent years does not seem to work for all women.



The long-term efficacy is unknown at this time.As with most things, there seems to be a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem of stray facial hair. You will probably have to try different treatments and see what works for you. However, it should be noted if the hair seems exaggerated, or have questions, talk to your doctor for further evaluation.2005 Barbara C. Phillips, MN, NPAR Vibrant living with intention? Want to experience the pleasure of magic and wisdom of successful aging? Celebrate with us as we explore these questions and more.



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