There are many reasons that women find themselves dealing with unwanted facial hair.
Sometimes it's purely cosmetic but other times it can be a sign of a serious medical condition.
In this article we are going to look at four different medical reasons for unwanted hair growth.
Excess Hair Growth (Hirsutism) This is one of the most common medical conditions that cause women to suffer from unwanted facial hair.
In this instance, we aren't talking about just a little extra hair growth - we're talking about women who suffer from this not wanting to be seen in public because it's so bad.
In some cases, a woman suffering from Hirsutism can have just as much, if not more, facial hair as a man! Not only does it affect their face, it can also grow on a woman's legs, arms and chest.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) When you suffer from PCOS, you will notice a lot of different things going on in your body - acne, trouble with weight loss, menstrual period problems, unwanted hair growth and sometimes even a deeper voice similar to that of a man's.
If you notice that these symptoms are a sudden onset, it could be caused from a tumor releasing male hormones.
Exogenous Androgens Many women who suffer from unwanted hair growth do so because their bodies are producing too much androgen (male hormones).
One of the common causes for androgens to become overactive is because of hormone replacement therapy and specific medications used - Estratest, Danazol, steroids and even birth control pills.
Menopause When women are in their reproductive years, DHT (dihydrotestosterone) - what controls the type of facial hair--is low because testosterone and estrogen levels are higher.
But when a woman enters into her menopause years, estrogen levels decrease and cause DHT to increase.
It is usually at this time that women start noticing on their face what appears to be a beard.
While it's not normally as 'real' as a beard on a man, there's enough hair for it to be an annoyance.
It's not uncommon for hairs to start popping out on unlikely places like the forehead and cheeks too.
As you can see these are all significant medical reasons that cause unwanted hair growth.
Again, we aren't talking about a few chin hairs that can easily be removed.
We're talking about hair growth that is so excessive it can cause a person to not go out in public because they are so embarrassed.
With the invention of electrolysis and the popularity of it today, there is help for those suffering from any of these medical conditions who think there isn't any solution for their problem with unwanted facial hair hair growth.
While electrolysis is a safe procedure, you should be sure to talk to a certified electrologist before your procedure to go over your medical conditions.