Excessive body hair can be very embarrassing and distressing for many people. Often, shaving your body hair is not enough because it can grow back so quickly. While many may regard this as a predominantly male issue, Hirsutism.com reports that 15 percent of females are affected by excessive unwanted body hair growth. Endocrinologist and female health care specialist Dr. Geoffery Redmond claims that nearly all cases of excessive body hair growth is due to hormonal imbalances. If you want to lose unwanted hair, you should become familiar with the steps that can help you.
Step 1
See a doctor if you are growing an excessive amount of body hair. Extreme body hair growth may possibly warning symptom of an undiagnosed medical condition. These symptoms can be a sign of very considerable hormonal disorders for females, says gynecologist Dr. Robert Barbieri.
Step 2
Use a home waxing product or a depilatory lotion to remove your excess body hair. This should probably remove hair longer than shaving it can, since it removes the roots of your body hairs. Dr. Redmond suggests that you should not leave your hair removal lotion on the skin beyond the total of time that is suggested because the lotion can likely inflame your skin. Although tweezing your body hair may remove the root of your hair, this method is not suggested because it may injure your skin, claims Dr. Redmond.
Step 3
Ask your doctor about dietary supplement that can lower androgen levels. High levels of male androgens can notably stimulate your body hair growth, while decreasing male-hormone ranges should lessen your body hair growth. The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends using 160 mg of saw palmetto daily. UMM also suggests chaste tree, black cohosh and spearmint tea. Talk to to your health care professional prior to buying dietary supplements.
Step 4
Discuss prescription hair removal creams with your physician. If you are not successful with home remedies and dietary supplements, there are certain prescription medications that may benefit you. Medication such as eflornithine will inhibit the enzymes that make your body hairs grow and help you lose unwanted body hair.
Step 5
Discuss with your doctor electrolysis to lose unwanted hair. Dr. Redmond and Dr. Barbieri report that body hair electrolysis will permanently do away with unwanted body hair, though repeated treatments may take some time and be costly.
Tips and Warnings
- The University of Maryland Medical Center lists numerous lifestyle alternative ways to help reduce the growth of unwanted body hair. These include: reducing your intake of sugar, saturated fats and trans fat; drinking water to stay hydrated; exercising; and avoiding nicotine and alcohol.
- Please consult your doctor before taking dietary supplements or if you are experiencing an abnormal amount of body hair growth.
Things You'll Need
- Home waxing kit or hair removing depilatory cream
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