Unwanted Facial Hair
Unwanted hair, particularly on face, should be a matter of great concern to a woman. There can be many reasons for this unwanted growth like congenital cause, imbalance of honnones, pregnancy, irregular menses, mental tensions, long illness, worries and shocks. One should immediately cure oneself of unwanted hair when they start growing, instead of just feeling shy and embarrassed. In the medical tenninology it is called ‘hirsutism’. These unwanted hair grow mostly on the chin, above upper lip and on the forehead. Most of the women suffering from hirsutism are in the age group of fifteen totwenty five. There are many ways to get rid of these unwanted hair, albeit, temporarily. For example, plucking, threading, waxing, etc. Since the main reason for the growth of unwanted hair is the imbalance of honnones inside the body, it is imperative to get it treated medically. The first step in the medical treatment is a thorough checkup of genitals. In case of somedefect intheuterus, it is treated by an operation.
Electrolysis is the only permanent treatment for removing facial hair, but being costly it is beyond the means of middle income group women. This treatment is, however, gaining quite a popularity in India.
What are the causes of Hair Loss ?
Sunday, November 12th, 2006
There are five major factors which could lead to hair loss.
Hair Loss are due to:
1. High fever,frequent childbirth, haemorrages,surgical shock, and severe mental stress and strain. However, these factors are reversible and hair growth resumes after 3-4 months.
2. Diffuse Alopecia, which is endocrinal in origin. This can be due to hypo or hyper thyroid ism, diabetes mellitus (not properly controlled), pregnancy or oral contraceptives.
3. Drugs like thallium, anti-thyrotoxicosis, anti cancer drugs, heavy metals like Bismuth, excess intake of vitamin A. While the first four causesare irreversible; the last one is reversible.
4. Nutritional deficiencies of proteins, iron, zinc etc. This factor is totally reversible.
5. Chronic diffuse Alopecia, which is androgenic in origin. This is genetically determined like the baldness seen in males. This can neither be prevented nor cured.