Excessive body hair growth or hirsutism can be very embarrassing for many people. This condition is common and affects 15 percent of women, according to Hirsutism.com. Men also can be affected by excessive body hair growth since they produce significant amounts of testosterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Geoffery Redmond claims that nearly all cases of excess body hair growth are caused by hormonal imbalances that involve high levels of testosterone.
Step 1
Consult with your health care professional if you think you are experiencing an elevated speed of hair growth on your body. Excessive body hair growth can signal an undetected health condition, according to gynecologist Dr. Robert Barbieri.
Step 2
Shave or use a body hair removal depilatory. Shaving your body hair will not stimulate it to grow back quicker and denser. Redmond suggests shaving or using a hair-removal lotion rather than tweezing, which can be time consuming, painful and can harm your skin.
Step 3
Consume a balanced and nourishing diet. Malnutrition can cause excess body hair growth, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. A diet high in simple sugars and unhealthy saturated or trans fats may cause body hair growth. Replace fatty red meats with leaner cuts or fish, and increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables. You can also bake or grill your food rather than frying it to avoid saturated and trans fat.
Step 4
Drink water and stay hydrated. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests this lifestyle measure for combating excess hair growth. Water cleanses toxins from your body and shuttles vitamins and minerals to your cells. Drink no less than 13 glasses of water if you are a man and nine if you are a woman.
Step 5
Speak with your physician about electrolysis if you are unsuccessful stopping excessive hair grow by yourself. Electrolysis can eradicate body hair permanently. Laser hair removal is an another alternative that you can discuss with your doctor.
Things You'll Need
- Razor or hair removal cream
References
- Hirsutism: Prevalence of Hirsutism
- Hormone Help Center: Hormones and Unwanted Hair; Facial and Body Hair
- Hormone Help Center: Hormones and Unwanted Hair; Treatments For Increased Hair
- UpToDate: Hirsutism (Excess Hair Growth)
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Hirsutism
- MayoClinic.com: How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day?
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