The Esthetic Clinic

Excessive hair growth condition on the human body, also called Hirsutism, occurs mainly due to an increase in the male hormones called androgens in the body. In the case of women, one of the common causes of unwanted hair growth after genetics is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). This can occur as a result of hormonal imbalance. Normally, women have fine and light facial and body hair as compared to men, however, because of Hirsutism, the excessive hair growth can be typically seen on the face, legs, back, lower abdomen, etc. This can lead to anxiety or depression. Men may also have a low self-esteem because of the excessive hair growth. There are many ways of treating the excessive or unwanted hair growth. Some of the temporary solutions include ingesting oral contraceptives, anti-androgens and other medicines. You can also try some of the common hair removal techniques such as waxing, shaving, or hair removal creams. Cosmetic procedures such as chemical hair removal etc. may a