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 […]
Continue readingWhy Do I Have Hair on My Stomach?
Before the onset of puberty, the stomach is covered with vellus hair. Vellus hair is light in color, thin, and soft. It is hair that is commonly referred to as peach fuzz. For the most part, vellus hair is unnoticeable. However with the onset of puberty comes the growth of thick, dark hair that begins […]
Continue readingHirsutism or Just Hairy? (Hirsutism Quiz)
If you’re like me, you probably spent quite some time in your younger years thinking that you were just unfortunate and that all that excess hair was just something you had to deal with. It took more than 10 years of struggle until I finally found out that what I had was hirsutism, a medical […]
Continue reading10 Drugs That Can Cause Hirsutism
Hirsutism refers to the development of male pattern hair growth in women. It can be a familial trait or caused by a medical condition that leads to excess testosterone, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and androgen producing tumors in ovaries or adrenal glands. Also, there are several medications which can reportedly cause hirsutism […]
Continue readingWhat You Can Do About the Dark Hairs on Your Chin
If you are female and are growing coarse, dark hairs on your chin, it could be indicative of a hormonal imbalance or hirsutism. While some woman struggle with peach fuzz (vellus hair), others suffer from male-pattern hair growth (hirsutism), which can lead to serious symptoms like social anxiety and depression. Chin hair is a cosmetic […]
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Spearmint for Hirsutism: The Best Capsules, Tea and Essential Oil
It’s all over the forums: “If you struggle with hirsutism, drink spearmint tea!” But does it really work and is there science behind the hype? We’ve done our research and the short answer is: Yes, there is reason to believe that spearmint can have a positive effect on hair growth caused by hirsutism. Reason enough […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide To Shaving Your Face As A Woman
Shaving your face as a woman is no longer the taboo topic it once was. What is a daily ritual for many women with hirsutism, is starting to become more popular. We’ve seen Jenna Marbles shave her face on YouTube, but women, who shave have also been featured on mainstream TV shows like Dr. Oz […]
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The 12 Best Natural Supplements for Hirsutism
Hirsutism is a condition that is characterized by the presence of male-pattern hair growth in women and can range in severity, symptoms and its impact on the patient’s mental health. While some women may not be as bothered and find the condition manageable, it may lead others into depression and social anxiety. In addition to […]
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