Is Hair Loss on Arms And Legs Normal During Menopause?

Menopause and perimenopause can cause many unpleasant symptoms for women, including hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, and hair loss. While these symptoms don’t necessarily indicate a serious health condition, they can be difficult for women to deal with on a daily basis, and hair loss especially can affect a woman’s overall self-esteem, making her downright self-conscious … Read more

How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Hair

An ingrown hair refers to a hair follicle that has been shaved, waxed, or plucked, and which then grows back into or under the skin rather than breaking the skin’s surface. Ingrown hairs are commonly found on the face, armpit, and groin areas; while they are not necessarily dangerous, they can be painful and unsightly. … Read more

Razor Bumps and Strawberry Legs: How to Prevent and Treat Them

For many women, running their hands over their freshly shaved legs is a damn good feeling. The skin feels smooth and soft and they can’t wait to put on that skirt or those shorts and enjoy the summer, sunshine and beach life. Yep. For many women the situation I’ve just described is probably pretty relatable. … Read more

When and How to Tell Your Partner About Your Hirsutism

“When and How to Tell Your Partner about Your Hirsutism”… I’ve been contemplating whether or not to write this article for a while. Why? Because in the end, hairy or not, love is love and the fact that you have hirsutism really shouldn’t and doesn’t matter. And while some women decide to simply not mention … Read more

Just Peach Fuzz or Hirsutism?

Unwanted hair, anywhere on a person’s body or face, isn’t always easy to deal with. There is a well-documented condition called Hirsutism that could be the explanation you’ve been searching for when looking for answers about why you have unwanted hair on your body. All women have hair on their body and the face, however … Read more

The Best Essential Oils for Hirsutism

What is Hirsutism? Hirsutism, or the presence of excess hair growth, is a highly treatable condition that is most commonly presented in women and children of all ages. The excess hair growth mainly affects areas where men typically have a lot of hair, such as the face, neck, chest, back and pubic regions. It affects … Read more

Hirsutism and Trichotillomania

What Exactly is Hirsutism? Hirsutism is a medical condition that usually occurs in women, children, and in some cases, in men. While it more often occurs in people with origins from the Mediterranean, Middle-East, Africa, and Hispanic regions; it can impact anyone, from anywhere, at any point in their lifetime. Hirsutism presents as excess hair … Read more

Hirsutism or Hypertrichosis?

While both of these medical conditions result in excess hair growth on a person’s body, there are key and very distinct differences between them. In this post, we explore both Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis in more detail to give you a definitive explanation of both. What is the Difference Between Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis? Hirsutism is the … Read more