What Causes Women To Grow Facial Hair?

No matter whether you’re struggling with hirsutism and dark coarse hair on your chin or are just beyond annoyed by the peach-fuzz on your face, you’ve probably wondered what causes women to grow facial hair. I think many will agree that it would just be SO much easier if the face was one of those […]

Can Hirsutism Be Blonde?

Many woman who struggle with excess fine, blonde hair in their face or on their bodies (excess peach-fuzz) wonder if they have hirsutism as well. After all, hirsutism describes a condition of excess hair growth, so it must be that, right?! So in order to answer the question “Can hirsutism be blonde?” once and for all, […]

What 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 […]

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 […]

What a Transgender Woman Taught Me About Shaving My Face

The 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 […]

What You Can Do About Hair on the Stomach as a Female

Many women feel uncomfortable dealing with the hair they have on their body, because it is something often stigmatized by society. However, body hair is incredibly common and a normal thing. Even having hair on your stomach is normal, and as a woman it’s not something that should make you feel weird. Having hair in […]

The Ultimate Guide to Permanent Hair Removal: Laser, IPL and Electrolysis

For women, physical appearance is something that matters a lot. And having a problem of undesired excess hair around noticeable areas such as the face or belly may cause self esteem issues. The growth of excess hair, especially in a male-like pattern, can be due to a condition called called hirsutism. The decision of treating […]

How To Lower Androgen Levels in Females Naturally

Androgens are commonly known as “male sex hormones”, although this is not totally true because they are produced both in men and women. However, women usually have lower levels of androgens than men. In some cases, there is a hormonal imbalance and the androgen levels in women can raise, leading to effects such as growing […]

How Is Hirsutism Diagnosed?

Hirsutism is the presence of male pattern hair growth in a woman, meaning that there is darker, coarser hair in areas where men typically have it, such as the chin, chest, arms and legs, back and buttocks. In many women, increased body hair is an unwanted feature. Hirsutism can appear due to it being a […]