Facial Hairs

Causes of Hirsutism

High androgen hormone levels cause the development of excessive facial hair in women. Two of these hormones are androstenedione and testosterone. Although everyone produces androgens, those born as females typically have low levels of them. But if a woman's body produces too many androgens or her skin unexpectedly becomes sensitive to them, she could develop hirsutism.

1. PCOS

   This disorder results in an imbalance of sex hormones and frequently starts with puberty. Over time, PCOS may cause excessive hair growth, irregular periods, obesity, infertility, and occasionally numerous ovarian cysts.

2. Medications

   Hirsutism may result from some drugs. These include testosterone (Androgel, Testim), dehydroepiandrosterone, danazol used to treat female endometriosis, and minoxidil. In addition, you may be impacted if your partner uses topical androgen-containing treatments due to skin-to-skin contact.

3. Cushing Syndrome

   When your body is exposed to elevated cortisol levels, this happens. It can occur if you take long-term prednisone therapy or if your adrenal glands produce too much cortisol.

4. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

   Your adrenal glands' abnormal production of steroid hormones, such as cortisol and androgen, is a hallmark of this genetic illness.

Hormonal imbalance

In women, hairless body portions like the face, chest, lower abdomen, inner thighs, and back may develop stiff or black body hair called hirsutism. However, the definition of what constitutes excess is very debatable. In addition, when elevated androgen levels result in hirsutism, other symptoms—virilisation—may appear over time.

Possible symptoms of virilisation include:-

• Acne
• Balding
• Hardened speech
• Expanding clitoris
• Reduced breast size
• Bigger muscle structure

Hirsutism Treatment

Hirsutism treatment can be done in various ways, including medical and cosmetic methods. These therapies can manage the illness and lower androgen levels (or their impact on the hair follicles).

Cosmetic procedures, including electrolysis, waxing, laser hair removal, and plucking, may be used, but if done repeatedly for a long time, the skin may get irritated. Antiandrogens or contraceptive tablets are frequently used for hirsutism treatment. These may increase the patient's risk of liver injury. The treatment must be used for a few months to assess its efficacy. The course of treatment is frequently extended indefinitely.

Why should homoeopathic treatment be preferred?

Homoeopathic treatment for excessive facial hair in women focuses on identifying the root cause of the issue. The condition is treated appropriately once the underlying cause has been found. Long-term treatment for the illness is facilitated by homoeopathy. Throughout treatment, unwanted facial hair gradually disappears without any adverse side effects.

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