According to MayoClinic.com, hirsutism is when a woman experiences unnatural hair growth in places where a man usually has hair. Hair can grow in such places as the face, back, stomach or chest. Up to 10 percent of women in the United States experience hirsutism, which is largely caused by hereditary factors. At-home treatments, as well as prescribed medications and approaches administered by professionals, can help with the removal of unnatural hair on your body.
Step 1
Go out into direct sunlight and pluck any unwanted hairs with a pair of tweezers and a hand-held mirror. Always pluck hairs in the direction of growth. Purchase a pair of quality tweezers with sharp, angled tips.
Step 2
Buy a box of waxed strips for larger areas of hair that you would like to remove. Be sure to soothe skin afterwards with a natural gel, such as aloe vera. If the idea of doing this yourself seems intimidating, you can always visit a spa professional to administer waxing.
Step 3
Try a chemical depilatory cream, which dissolves hair when applied to the skin. Follow up with aloe vera gel to soothe skin.
Step 4
Apply hair bleach formulas to the hair. This will not remove the hair, but will lighten it so it may be harder to see. These formulas often have pre-conditioner treatments. Rinse off with cold water so that the formula does not sink into your skin.
Tips and Warnings
- You can also shave off your hair, but it only removes the hair from the surface of the skin. Plucking is good for smaller amounts, and waxing and chemical depilatories are helpful for larger areas. In her book "Home Beauty Clinic," Parvesh Handa suggests electrolysis as a permanent way to remove hair. It is done by having an electric current pulse into each hair follicle. This procedure can be painful, and scarring, although rare, may occur. Laser treatments are another permanent option that can be performed by a professional. Your doctor can also prescribe anti-androgens pills or topical creams.
- Be careful when plucking or waxing your own skin. Start slowly until you get the hang of it. Bleaching and chemical creams can cause skin irritation, so test a small area to make sure no reactions occur.
Things You'll Need
- Tweezers
- Hand-held mirror
- Wax strips
- Aloe vera gel
- Chemical depilatories
- Skin bleach formulas
References
- Mayo Clinic: Hirsutism
- "Home Beauty Clinic"; Parvesh Handa, 1988
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