Is there anyone who finds dark hair on a woman’s face attractive? This question is probably not answered positively by anyone; on the contrary, the female population affected by this phenomenon does everything from makeup to every possible hair removal method to conceal these “male” hairs.
Increased facial hair in women can lead to psychological stress, problems with self-esteem, depression, shame, and avoidance of social interactions due to its aesthetic unacceptability in today’s society.
Often, this type of hair growth indicates that something in the body is not in perfect balance. Therefore, a visit to the doctor is recommended before deciding on this type of hair removal. Excessive hair growth in women (also called hirsutism) can be genetically inherited or the result of a malfunction of the thyroid gland, which produces too many male hormones (androgens or testosterone). The most common cause is polycystic ovary syndrome. During puberty, the ovaries in girls begin to produce a mixture of female and male sex hormones that cause the growth of armpit and pubic hair. Hirsutism can occur when a hormone combination is out of balance or when the male hormone androgen is superior to the female hormone. Sometimes, the cause cannot be identified but may be related to geographic origin – an example of such occurrence is South Asia and the Mediterranean region.
Diode laser hair removal is a safe method for permanent removal of dark facial hair. However, if the cause of increased hair growth is not also addressed internally or cannot be addressed, multiple laser treatments may be required. Therefore, it is important to take other necessary steps simultaneously. Balancing hormones can be facilitated through proper and healthy diet, exercise, and taking certain medications. It is important to take the instructions of the treating doctor seriously but also worth trying natural, traditional preparations.
There are basically different options to get rid of unwanted facial hair. However, first, the cause should be determined and problems should be solved from the inside out. Laser hair removal is the last but also the most convenient and safest method to eliminate unwanted hair.
