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Unwanted Hair Growth on your body

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Dr. Amey KelkarDermatologist • 19 Years Exp.MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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Today I will explain  about excessive hair growth also called as hirstusim. We would also be discussing the different hair removal techniques available for the management of this condition.  Recently a large number of people, especially females are suffering from the problem of excessive hair growth. This hair growth can occur in any region of the body, however the upper lips and beard area are the most commonly affected.

Hair removal lasers are a new technology in dermatology which can help in tackling this problem of excessive hair growth.

Causes of excessive hair growth:

Hormones and hormonal imbalances are one of the chief causes of excessive hair growth. A large number of females in the Indian subcontinent are suffering from polycystic ovarian disease ( PCOD). This condition leads to severe hormonal imbalances which can cause excessive hair growth in females. Excessive hair growth, also called as hirsutism can occur over any area of the body. The beard area, upper lips, chin, under arms are the commonest areas where such hair growth is seen. Such hair growth in females can have a detrimental effect on the well being as well as self confidence. However with the recent advances in the field of dermatology, a large number of laser treatments are available for the management of this condition.  Diode lasers are the gold standard in the management of this condition. Diode lasers target and destroy the hair roots, which help in achieving a permanent hair reduction.Multiple sessions are required for this technique. It is a safe technique without any major side effects. Recently a large number of females are facing the problems of excessive hair growth or hirsutism, This adversely affects their confidence as well as well being.  However with proper laser treatment, excellent results are obtained in the management of this condition.

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