Unwanted chin hair growth, medically termed hirsutism, can be an embarrassing problem for women. It's often the result of underlying conditions that cause abnormal levels of male hormones, or androgens. Health conditions that often cause high levels of male hormones in women include polycystic ovary syndrome, Cushing's syndrome and tumors in the ovaries or adrenal gland, according to FamilyDoctor.org. Other causes include heredity or taking certain medications. Completely stopping the hair growth requires consultation with a professional for treatment solutions.
Step 1
Visit an electrologist for a weekly electrolysis treatment. Electrolysis, while expensive, is one of the few permanent hair removal treatments. A needle is used to weaken the hair and kill it. Treatment may take up to a year until the chin hair is completely gone.
Step 2
Visit a laser hair removal clinic for several treatments; the medical professional performing the procedure will advise you as to how many treatments you should receive. Laser hair removal uses a laser light to damage chin hair follicles so they fall out. This prevents the hair from growing back. Results are not always permanent.
Step 3
Consult with your physician for prescription medication treatments. Anti-androgren drugs help stop chin hair growth by suppressing the male hormones associated with this condition. Your physician my also prescribe birth control pills to decrease androgens. Another medication, a prescription cream called eflornithine, or Vaniqa, may be applied to the face and chin to slow the growth of facial hair.
Tips and Warnings
- To disguise or control hair growth, use depilatories, which are creams that remove hair, bleaching products, waxing systems or pluck or shave the hairs. Losing excess weight reduces the number of hormones in your body that can cause the hair growth. Unwanted chin hair growth is a harmless condition, but is most often a long-term problem.
- Swelling, scarring and skin redness my occur from any treatment option. Always see a physician when you experience chin growth as it may signify a more serious condition.
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