Women who have a hormonal imbalance and produce higher-than-normal levels of male hormones may suffer from excessive hair growth on their face, chest or back. The National Institutes of Health explains that women who suffer from this condition, called hirsutism, can use a variety of practices to remove unwanted chest hair. You can use either at-home hair removal methods to temporarily remove the hair, or consider more permanent methods.
Step 1
Develop a healthy plan for losing weight if you are overweight and experience unwanted chest hair. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one of the causes of hirsutism is obesity. Once you have reached a healthy weight, your hormonal levels may become more in balance, and excessive hair growth may wane.
Step 2
Shave your chest with a razor and shave gel, the same tools you would use to shave your legs. Choose a sensitive skin formula to use on your chest, as the skin around your breasts may be more delicate and sensitive than the skin on your legs or back. Shaving is not a permanent hair removal method; you will have to shave frequently to keep unwanted hair off your chest.
Step 3
Remove chest hair carefully with a gentle depilatory or wax kit. Depilatory creams and waxes can sometimes be irritating and may not be ideal for use on your chest. Test a small area of chest hair with the chemicals or wax before using to remove large patches of hair. If a rash or other irritation persists, discontinue use of the product.
Step 4
Ask your doctor about laser hair removal or electrolysis to remove your excessive chest hair more permanently. Laser treatments cause damage to the hair follicles, which causes the hair to fall out and prevents new growth. Electrolysis sends an electrical current to the hair follicle to remove hair. Both of these treatments can be costly and require several sessions to completely remove your chest hair.
Tips and Warnings
- Anti-androgen medications can be used to block male hormones called androgens and may cause a decrease in new facial and chest hair growth in women. The American Academy of Family Physicians explains that these drugs take several months to become effective, and do not usually treat hair that has already developed.
Things You'll Need
- Razor
- Shaving gel
- Depilatories or waxes
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