Some women develop excessive hair growth in places like lower abdomen, cheeks, hands, and legs, above lips etc. Most women feel embarrassed about this unusual hair growth. Most women have no idea why this problem affects them. In some women, this can even lead to anxiety and depression.
Naturally, hairs present in women are softer and darker than in men. However, women with Hirsutism will have denser, rough, and darker hair growth. Hair growth will be seen in places like breast and back.
So how many women really have this problem?
One in five women has this problem across the world. It can affect any women between the age of 13 to 45.
What are the reasons for this problem?
- Around 90 to 95 percent of women in the world have polycystic ovaries problem, it is considered as one of the main reason for Hirsutism.
- Women with excessive body weight, lack of healthy diet, lack of proper exercise, irregular periods have high chances of developing it.
- Excessive secretion of testosterone hormone can also lead to this problem.
- Apart from this, hair fall, excessive pimples, manly voice, are other problems that could be triggered due to this hormone imbalance.
What are the lifestyle changes advised for women suffering from this problem?
Due to the modern lifestyle, women of the present generation lack proper exercise and a healthier diet. This leads to polycystic ovaries at a very young age. So the first step would be to have a proper exercise combined with a healthy diet.
Deep fried non-veg foods, high-fat foods, foods rich in carbohydrates should be avoided.
Maintaining the right body weight based on BMI is quite essential.
These simple lifestyle changes can prevent polycystic ovaries problem, thereby effectively prevent hirsutism.
What are the treatments?
The first step would be identifying the real cause of the problem, this can be done by consulting hormone and skin specialists. Treatment should only be based on the real reason for excessive hair growth. Treatment would involve applying appropriate creams and consuming oral medications.
Women with very excessive hair growth can use threading method to remove it. But this needs to be done on a regular basis. Laser treatments would destroy the hair roots so it will prevent future hair growth.
Cream, medications, laser or whatever treatment you undergo to solve the problem, these treatments must be regularly practiced for a minimum duration of four months to fetch any substantial results. So it is essential to be sincere and regular with whatever treatments you choose to follow.
What are the consequences of not adopting any treatment method?
Homemaking women in the past had all the needed exercises. They had healthier foods. This provided them with needed immunity from most problems. But many present-day women suffer from overweight and struggle to keep it under control. Additionally, they are exposed to bad foods on a daily basis.
In this situation when we do not give proper attention to problems like hirsutism, its effects can start to multiply. Additionally, it would directly influence the mental health of women. So, the best way to deal with this problem is to consult a doctor as soon as possible and start treating the condition.
Who can undergo laser treatment?
Any women above 16 years of age can undergo this treatment. The treatment duration will be based on the density and thickness of hair growth.
