Although it is very difficult to remove all existing facial hair, long-term medication may reduce growth, and different treatments of HIRSUTISM can improve their symptoms.
Hirsutism is a condition in which women have excess of unwanted hair on their faces and bodies. The hair tends to be dark and thick and usually appears in where men usually grow hair, chest, face and back...
Signs and symptoms
The main HIRSUTISM symptom is hair that grows on the abdomen, the chest and the upper lip (the hair growth in male pattern in women). If Hirsutism is due to high levels of male hormones, symptoms may include:- Irregular menstrual periods
- Acne
- Loss of the female body shape
- Signs of masculinity, the deepening of the voice, male pattern baldness, distended clitoris, enlarged shoulder muscles
- Obesity, especially around the mid-section
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Diabetes
- Thinning of the skin
Causes
About half of women with HIRSUTISM have high levels of male sex hormones called androgens. These levels can be caused by:- The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which may also cause infertility
- Tumors in the adrenal glands and ovaries
- Cushing's syndrome
- Drugs that can cause hair growth
- Anabolic steroids
- Danazol, which is used to treat endometriosis
Risk factors
The following factors may increase the risk of HIRSUTISM:- Genetics. Some conditions that cause HIRSUTISM can be inherited.
- Ethnic origin. Europe, Middle East and South Asian women are more likely to develop the condition.
Natural treatment for the excess hair
Diet
These nutritional tips can help women get to be at a good weight, which can help lower the levels of androgens in the body:- Eat foods with antioxidants, such as fruits (such as blueberries, cherries and tomatoes) and vegetables (such as squash and peppers).
- Avoid refined foods such as white bread, pasta and especially sugar.
- Eat less red meat and more lean meats, cold water fish, tofu (soybean, if there are no allergies), or beans to consume protein.
- Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Reducing or eliminating trans fats found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, Donuts, processed foods and some margarines.
- Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
- Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
Herbs
Herbs can strengthen and tone the body's systems. As with any therapy, you should work with your health care provider before starting any treatment. You can use herbs as extracts in powder (capsules, powders and teas), glycerin, or tinctures (alcohol extracts) extract. Unless otherwise indicated, you must make teas with 1 tsp. Herb per cup of water hot, 5 - 10 minutes for leaves and flowers, and 10 to 20 minutes for roots.These herbs are suggested to treat HIRSUTISM, but most have not been studied by the scientists. Always talk to your doctor before taking any herb that may affect hormones. Do not take these supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are planning to become pregnant. Women who have a history of cancer of the breast, uterus or ovary or other hormone-related conditions, cancer should not take these supplements, except under the supervision of a doctor.
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) has antiandrogenic effects, which means that it lowers the levels of male hormones in the body. Usually suggest to treat polycystic ovary syndrome, although there is no scientific evidence of whether it works or not. Saw Palmetto may increase the risk of bleeding. If you take blood thinners, ask your doctor before taking saw palmetto. Also ask your doctor if you take any hormonal medication.
The Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) also has antiandrogenic effects. Chaste tree may interfere with some antipsychotic drugs, as well as some Parkinson's drugs.
Black cohosh (Actea racemosa) is another herb with anti-androgen effects. Do not take black cohosh if you have liver disease. Black cohosh may increase the risk of blood clots, so do not take it if you have a bleeding disorder.
Tea from Spearmint (Mentha spicata), one Cup twice a day. A preliminary study found that women with HIRSUTISM who drank tea from Spearmint had less testosterone (a male hormone) in the blood. The researchers thought that tea could reduce symptoms of mild HIRSUTISM. Another study found that Spearmint tea reduces Androgen levels in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Acupuncture
A small study of women with HIRSUTISM found that acupuncture reduces both the density of hair as the length of the hair. It also reduced its levels of the male hormone testosterone. However, more research is needed so that acupuncture catalogue as it is secure for HIRSUTISM.
The different treatment of HIRSUTISM can improve their symptoms. Long-term medication can reduce hair growth, but usually do not get rid of existing in the face and body hair. Some techniques of beauty, such as laser, hair removal hair removal with wax, etc. can reduce unwanted.
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