“Can hirsutism be cured permanently?” That’s a question that millions of women would like to know. The truth is, there is no simple answer to this question. When discussing treatment options for hirsutism, it can get a little complicated. The Mayo Clinic defines hirsutism as a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Excessive amounts […]
Continue readingHirsutism describes the presence of a male-pattern hair growth, meaning that there is thicker, darker hair growing in areas where men usually have more hair, such as the chin, chest, arms and legs, and the back. What is considered too much or too little body hair also often depends on the culture and ethnicity. Hirsutism […]
Continue readingVirilization or masculinization is a condition that leads to women developing male-pattern hair growth and other male/masculine characteristics. Virilization is caused by an excess production of testosterone or androgens which are the male sex hormones. In women with virilization, there is an imbalance between the female hormone estrogen and male hormones, androgens. Do Women Need […]
Continue readingIf you have hirsutism you’ve probably wondered what causes the excess testosterone in your body, and even more importantly, what you can do about it. While it is normal for every woman to have both “male” and “female” hormones in her system, a hormonal imbalance can lead to various conditions. Hirsutism is one of them. […]
Continue readingThe human body secretes over fifty different hormones. Each plays its own unique role in keeping the body healthy and alive. One of the most important amongst them is the hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol helps to regulate our blood pressure and our sleep-wake cycle, and manages our metabolism by controlling how the body uses […]
Continue readingBody hair is a natural part of the human body. It is needed to help regulate the body temperature, keep infections at bay and provide insulation. There are two types of hair that everyone has: Vellus hair and terminal hair. Vellus hair is the softer, thinner and lighter hair that covers most of the body […]
Continue readingNo 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 […]
Continue readingMany 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, […]
Continue readingI know it’s just hair, but even after 30 years on the planet and all the self-love Instagram accounts in the world, I still can’t get myself to love the coarse hair in places on my body where it doesn’t belong. I hate the way it looks, I hate the way it feels, I hate […]
Continue readingIf 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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