Unwanted hair may not just be cosmetic but it can also be a sign of a medical condition. Having unwanted hair is an issue that attributes to an emotional burden, such as low self-esteem, in the individual.
Normal hair growth patterns vary due to age, sex and race
but the pilosebaceous follicle is ultimately
controlled by hormones. More specifically, the rate
of hair growth is androgen dependent.
While some excess hair growth may be idiopathic (present on
the body for no medical reason), other people with this symptom may be
suffering from an underlying hormone abnormality. Hirsutism is
classified by excessive hair growth in women that resembles hair patterns
typically found in males. Women who have this condition will likely see hair
appear on their upper lip, neck, chin, cheeks, abdomen, chest and lower back. Hirsutism is considered a fairly common condition among
women; however, some women may present coarse, pigmented hair in these general
areas but may not be considered hirsute. Hormones
always play a role in hirsutism, however, this does
not always mean that there is an abnormality in the glands. The hair follicle can also be the cause due to an overreaction
to a normal level of androgens causing the excessive
hair growth..
If you begins to notice rapidly growing hair, especially in
places such as the upper lip, cheeks, neck, chin, chest or lower back;
irregular hair growth in association with an irregular menstrual cycle; male
features such as deepening of the voice, balding, and decreased breast size; or
hair growth worsening, then you should seek a medical advice before deciding
for the treatment. It is necessary to take your medical history during the
consultation
All methods of hair removal are not appropriate for everyone
or all areas of the body. It is necessary to educate yourself during
consultation on the hair removal methods based on type of hair, body area, and
amount of hair growth, and correlate them to the client’s age, hair type and
preferences. Familiarize yourself with the two forms of hair removal:
depilation and epilation. Depilation will only remove
hair on the surface of the skin and does not offer a permanent solution, while epilation will remove the entire hair, providing the client
with a much longer period between treatments. Choose the treatment that best
fits your lifestyle and condition. While there is a vast array of hair removal
options, here are a few of the most efficient.
- Electrolysis –. It works through electrical and thermal energy to destroy the follicle of the hair. A tiny needle is inserted into the hair follicle and the electric pulse is emitted in order to destroy the hair follicle. This procedure will result in permanent hair removal; however, it can be a painful experience and not commonly used these days for darker skin tones because it can create hyper- or hypopigmentation in the skin.
- Laser hair removal – the most efficient method of long-term hair removal currently available and suitable for maximum number of people and can covers all the areas. During the treatment, the hair follicles are damaged by a highly concentrated light (or laser) that is passed over the area that requires hair removal.. Be sure that you understand that they will need to have multiple sessions, may experience redness or swelling in the treatment area, and may need an occasional touch-up treatment. Laser Hair removal should always be accompanied by hormone investigations. If hormone imbalance identified,it should be treated and then the laser sessions should be conducted. Laser without Hormonal correction will yield poor outcome..
- Dermaplaning – safely performed by using a sterile surgical dermaplane blade. The dermaplane blade is held against the skin at a 45 degree angle and stroked along the skin. Treating the skin in this manner actually removes about two to three weeks worth of dead skin cells, as well as removing excess vellus hair. All skin types may benefit from dermaplaning, however, this method is only performed on the face.
Before opting for any treatment consider the amount of time
the treatment requires, the frequency of treatments needed, the amount of pain
involved in the removal process, as well as the cost of the treatment.
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