Women who suffer from excessive facial hair (or hirsutism) can feel extremely self-conscious, but the condition is not uncommon and affects up to 15% of women. Excessive facial hair can be embarrassing, but there are plenty of ways to remove it, either temporarily or on a more permanent basis.
Unwanted facial hair is not just an embarrassing problem for many women, it can also be an indicator of an underlying endocrine disorder, according to doctors in the United Kingdom.
Hirsutism, involves the growth of coarse hair in females in a male-like pattern. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder, is the most common cause in many cases, and 70 to 80 per cent of women with hirsutism suffer from the disorder.
Studies also showed that majority of women suffering from this disturbing condition are not willing to consult a doctor. In particular, it is upsetting for younger women when going through the emotional and psychosocial upheaval of adulthood.
Depending on the cause, there are a number of ways to manage this condition. Lifestyle changes are recommend, as well as cosmetic, physical and medical treatments. It has been said that mild cases can be treated cosmetically, but in moderate to severe cases, weight loss and hormone therapy, such as the oral contraceptive pill, have both been shown to work effectively in the reduction of excessive unwanted facial hair.
Excess hair is a distressing problem that affects millions of women worldwide. The condition causes hair to grow on women’s upper lip, chin, chest and belly. The effect that excess hair can have on a woman’s self-esteem and how she views herself as a woman - and therefore her quality of life.
Treatment
Vaniqa is a topical solution that when applied to the areas above the lips and on the chin can slow the hair growth significantly in those areas. Women will have to continue to use their normal hair removal system, but over time you will discover that hair removal will become less and less necessary, as the hair growth dramatically slows.
