Hairs do add to our beauty but only if they are at right place. Excess body hair, hairs on upper lip or chin in female may cause lots of psychological burden too and one also need to spend lots of money on waxing and threading which also gives many side effects.
Laser Hair reduction is the latest and safest and only permanent solution to excess hairs. Diode laser is best for this. Make sure machine used by your doctor is FDA and/or CE certified and doctor is a qualified dermatologist.
Hirsutism
Hirsutism, is defined as androgen-induced growth of terminal (thick dark hair) hair in women, in male pattern distribution (on the side locks, chin, and neck on the face, hair on torso around the naval and increased hair on the body).
Women normally produce low levels of male hormones (androgens). If your body makes too much of this hormone, you may have unwanted thick hair growth in male pattern distribution. In general, hirsutism could be a harmless condition but women find it bothersome and embarrassing.
Causes
The commonest cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)- causing unwanted hair growth, may also have acne, problems with menstrual periods, trouble losing weight, and high insulin levels (as seen in diabetics).
Other rare causes may include
- Can be genetic in nature, that is, it can run in families.
- Tumour or cancer of the adrenal gland or ovary
- Hyperthecosis (a condition in which the ovaries produce excessive male hormones)
- Use of certain medicines, including testosterone, danazol, anabolic steroids, glucocorticoids, minoxidil, and phenytoin
Symptoms
In addition to excess hair growth, many women and girls approaching puberty who suffer from hirsutism also might suffer with some common symptoms
- Absent Infrequent or Irregular Menstrual Periods
- Persistent Acne and Oily Skin
- Deepening of the Voice
- Obesity-increased Muscle Mass
- Hair Loss Associated with Frontal Thinning.
Diagnostic Tests
The doctor needs to conduct a detailed medical history, including menstrual cycle patterns, family history of certain diseases, onset of symptoms and medication used. A physical examination may also be required to determine the extent of excess hair growth and to evaluate other signs of excess androgen production. Blood tests can help determine the level of certain hormones, like testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Dihydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) and SHBG to name a few. Your consulting physician might even need an ultrasound to check the status of the ovaries to rule out polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Treatment option at our clinic
Oral Contraceptives – Birth control pills or other hormonal contraceptives, which contain the hormones estrogens and progestin, treat hirsutism by inhibiting androgen production by the ovaries.
Anti-Androgens – These types of drugs block androgens from attaching to their receptors in the body. The most commonly used anti-androgen for treating hirsutism is spironolactone (Aldactone)/flutamide.. Because these drugs can cause birth defects, it’s important to use good contraception while taking them.
Topical Cream – Eflornithine (Elyn) is a prescription cream specifically for excessive facial hair in women. It’s applied directly to the affected area of your face and helps slow new hair growth. Eflornithine may take up to two months to work, and hair growth returns to pre-treatment levels within eight weeks of discontinuing the medication.
Note – After beginning a medication for hirsutism, it usually takes a month before you notice a significant difference in hair growth. It’s recommended that you continue taking the medication for six months before changing or adding medications or changing doses.
Laser Hair Removal – Lasers are non-invasive, rapid in action, less painful and are more effective than any other methods of hair removal. Laser hair removal uses laser aimed at the dark color (melanin) in the hairs. This method is best for small and large areas that need treatment.
Why choose our clinic?
Treatment by qualified MD dermatologist and/or endocrinologist/gynecologist in collaboration to take care of other reasons. US-FDA approved diode laser machine with very good success rate. Treatment done well trained staff with proper hyegenic and aseptic precautions.
