The increased hair growth starts at puberty or later.
Hirsutism can be in one place on the body, but more commonly it is in several places (face, lower abdomen, around nipples, upper back and inner thighs).
Typically, the increased hair growth becomes apparent in the late teens.
What is considered too much hair in women depends on ethnicity and cultural conditions.
In many societies, many women remove natural hair, for example on the legs and armpits, which means that the general view of what constitutes a lot of hair is not in accordance with women's natural hair growth.
Heredity is the most common cause of hirsutism.
Pregnancy and medicines can cause increased hair growth.
Hormonal conditions such as an increased amount of testosterone can be the cause.
If the increased hair growth also comes together with other complaints such as a lot of acne, thinning of the hair on the head and irregular or missing menstruation, an examination of hormones and the abdomen is sometimes necessary.
Bleaching, plucking, waxing and shaving of hair is applicable.
Hair removal cream for use on the face, can be printed on prescription.
With diathermy or electrolysis, every single hair root is destroyed, and this is most often done by a dermatologist.
Laser treatment works best where the hairs are dark and the skin is light, and often needs to be repeated.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
