(Constitutional or male pattern hirsutism)
Hirsutism is the medical term for excessive hair, or hairness, particularly in women.
When a women grows hair on her face, trunk, and limbs that is similar to a man's, the condition is called male-pattern HIRSUTISM .
Humans appear to be fairly hairless, but in reality we have as many hair follicles as apes (monkeys). However most human follicles produce vellus hair, which is colorless and fine. Some vellus hair, though, is converted into the coarser, more visible terminal hair during puberty, when testosterone stimulates its growth.
Males produce more testosterone than females, thus men normally have more visible facial and body hair.
Excessive hair growth doesn't always signal a medical problem. it may be seen instead as constitutional hirsutism, or hair growth that is normal for person's age or racial and ethnic heritage.
Women of Mediterranean and near Eastern ancestry, for example, have more visible hair than their North European counterparts. Caucasians have more hair than Africans; and both Asians and Native Americans have less than other peoples.
Following menopause, women normally grow more facial hair, but the sudden development of male-pattern hirsutism in a younger women often indicates an imbalance of sex hormones, especially if there are other signs of virilization, such as a deepening of the voice and increased muscle growth.
Porphyria, a genetic disease marked by extreme sun sensitivity, can cause hirsutism, as can tumors of the ovaries or adrenal glands. If a cause cannot be identified the condition is called idiopathic hirsutism.
In both sexes, hirsutism may develop from certain medications; these include prednisone and other corticosteroids; phenytoin, an anti convulsant medication; and minoxidil, an anti hypertensive (used for high blood pressure) agent.
Medical Treatment:
When constitutional hirsutism is the problem, no medical treatment is required. Treatment of male pattern hirsutism depends upon the underlying cause. if there is excessive production of testosterone, spironolactone (Aldolactone) may be prescribed to block it.
Surgery may be necessary if a hormone producing tumor is present. When surgery is not possible, it may be destroyed by radiation therapy.
ALTERNATE THERAPIES
Electrolysis:
This is the only permanent method of hair removal. it is a time-consuming procedure that requires a skilled operator, known as the electrologist. Each hair is removed by the insertion of a fine probe into the hair follicle. An electrical current of low voltage passes through the probe and destroys the hair root.
Nutrition Therapy:
If obesity is contributing to a hormone imbalance that is causing excessive hair growth, a qualified nutritionist can devise a long term weight loss program.
Self Treatment:
There are numerous ways to remove unwanted hair temporarily or to make it less noticeable.
Bleaching:
This makes hair less visible . use a commercial product or make your own.
Method:
Before using the mixture, do a small patch test on the inside of your wrist.
Hirsutism is the medical term for excessive hair, or hairness, particularly in women.
When a women grows hair on her face, trunk, and limbs that is similar to a man's, the condition is called male-pattern HIRSUTISM .
Humans appear to be fairly hairless, but in reality we have as many hair follicles as apes (monkeys). However most human follicles produce vellus hair, which is colorless and fine. Some vellus hair, though, is converted into the coarser, more visible terminal hair during puberty, when testosterone stimulates its growth.
Males produce more testosterone than females, thus men normally have more visible facial and body hair.
Excessive hair growth doesn't always signal a medical problem. it may be seen instead as constitutional hirsutism, or hair growth that is normal for person's age or racial and ethnic heritage.
Women of Mediterranean and near Eastern ancestry, for example, have more visible hair than their North European counterparts. Caucasians have more hair than Africans; and both Asians and Native Americans have less than other peoples.
Following menopause, women normally grow more facial hair, but the sudden development of male-pattern hirsutism in a younger women often indicates an imbalance of sex hormones, especially if there are other signs of virilization, such as a deepening of the voice and increased muscle growth.
Porphyria, a genetic disease marked by extreme sun sensitivity, can cause hirsutism, as can tumors of the ovaries or adrenal glands. If a cause cannot be identified the condition is called idiopathic hirsutism.
In both sexes, hirsutism may develop from certain medications; these include prednisone and other corticosteroids; phenytoin, an anti convulsant medication; and minoxidil, an anti hypertensive (used for high blood pressure) agent.
Medical Treatment:
When constitutional hirsutism is the problem, no medical treatment is required. Treatment of male pattern hirsutism depends upon the underlying cause. if there is excessive production of testosterone, spironolactone (Aldolactone) may be prescribed to block it.
Surgery may be necessary if a hormone producing tumor is present. When surgery is not possible, it may be destroyed by radiation therapy.
ALTERNATE THERAPIES
Electrolysis:
This is the only permanent method of hair removal. it is a time-consuming procedure that requires a skilled operator, known as the electrologist. Each hair is removed by the insertion of a fine probe into the hair follicle. An electrical current of low voltage passes through the probe and destroys the hair root.
Nutrition Therapy:
If obesity is contributing to a hormone imbalance that is causing excessive hair growth, a qualified nutritionist can devise a long term weight loss program.
Self Treatment:
There are numerous ways to remove unwanted hair temporarily or to make it less noticeable.
Bleaching:
This makes hair less visible . use a commercial product or make your own.
Method:
- One ounce of 6% hydrogen peroxide
- 10% of house hold Ammonia
- Enough baking soda to make a paste
Depilatories:
These chemicals dissolve hair into a gelatinous mass that can be removed with a washcloth. Do a patch test and follow instructions carefully.
Plucking:
This is a quick way to remove small amounts of body hair temporarily. Use care, however, as plucking can injure follicles and trigger infections, especially on the face.
Shaving:
This is the quickest way and most widely used method for removing hair from the underarms and legs. Although men regularly shave their faces, women hesitate to do so, as they mistakenly think that shaving will stimulate the growth of their hair. It only appears to, because all of the shaved hair grows back at the same time.
Waxing:
Warm melted wax is applied to the skin, allowed to cool, and then peeled off, taking with it any embedded hairs. Wax treatments are available in salons and there are also wax products for home use.
Other Causes Of Hairiness:
Thyroid disease, ovarian cysts, and pituitary tumors are among the endocrine disorders that can cause excessive hairiness.
This is a quick way to remove small amounts of body hair temporarily. Use care, however, as plucking can injure follicles and trigger infections, especially on the face.
Shaving:
This is the quickest way and most widely used method for removing hair from the underarms and legs. Although men regularly shave their faces, women hesitate to do so, as they mistakenly think that shaving will stimulate the growth of their hair. It only appears to, because all of the shaved hair grows back at the same time.
Waxing:
Warm melted wax is applied to the skin, allowed to cool, and then peeled off, taking with it any embedded hairs. Wax treatments are available in salons and there are also wax products for home use.
Other Causes Of Hairiness:
Thyroid disease, ovarian cysts, and pituitary tumors are among the endocrine disorders that can cause excessive hairiness.
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