ELECTROLYSIS FOR HORMONAL CHANGES
Hormonal fluctuations can lead to unexpected hair growth at different stages of life. These changes, associated with puberty, menopause, pregnancy, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and other medical conditions, can cause various issues beyond unwanted hair. To address these concerns effectively, consider consulting an endocrinologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Electrolysis offers a permanent solution for unwanted hair, providing lasting results. Contact us today to learn more!
Understanding Hormonal Hair Growth
During your consultation, your electrologist will conduct a comprehensive health assessment to identify potential reasons for excess unwanted hair. Key questions may include:
- Do you have thyroid issues?
- Are you diabetic?
- Have you experienced menstrual or ovarian irregularities?
- What medications are you currently taking?
- Is there a family history of unwanted hair?
Some individuals exhibit symptoms of menopause up to a decade before reaching menopausal age, which could also contribute to hormonal hair growth.
While electrologists cannot provide medical diagnoses, they can gather pertinent information to facilitate discussions with your physician. Regardless of the underlying cause, electrolysis offers a permanent solution for removing unwanted hair.
COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING HORMONAL-TRIGGERED HAIR GROWTH
ALL OF A SUDDEN, I STARTED SPROUTING THESE COARSE HAIRS ON MY CHIN. I AM ONLY 40 YEARS OLD. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?
Some studies show women have symptoms of menopause ten years before they reach menopause. This also could be the cause.
Electrologists cannot diagnose, but they can ask you questions that will help you have further discussions with your physician. Regardless of the cause, your electrologist can permanently remove unwanted hair.
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD A LOT OF FACIAL HAIR. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE, BUT NOW I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER - ARE THERE OTHERS LIKE ME?
There are many of us with unwanted hair. Most likely, your electrologist has spent many hours receiving electrolysis treatments. Their compassion comes from walking in your shoes. There seems to be more of us with unwanted hair than without!
EVERY DOCTOR I HAVE SEEN TELLS ME TO "JUST LOSE SOME WEIGHT," AND MY PERIODS WILL BECOME NORMAL. AS HARD AS I TRY, I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE WEIGHT. PLUS, I HAVE ALL THIS HAIR ALL OVER MY FACE AND BREASTS AND BELLY, SO I HAVE TROUBLE CHANGING AT THE GYM. WHAT IS WRONG?
An endocrinologist (hormone specialist) may be the person to help you. When women are overweight, have trouble losing weight, have irregular or no periods, and hair in the male pattern area (which you have described), they should be evaluated by a specialist. These are classic signs of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Again, electrologists cannot diagnose, but they do recognize what is not normal. If you have PCOS, your electrologist can permanently remove unwanted facial and body hair.
I WENT TO SEE THE ENDOCRINOLOGIST, AND SHE SAID ALL MY TESTS CAME BACK NORMAL. HOW CAN THAT BE WITH ALL THIS HAIR ON MY FACE?
Dr. Jeffrey Redmond, a NY endocrinologist, has told the electrology profession that some people’s bodies are more sensitive to circulating hormones. So just because your blood levels have come back “normal,” it does not mean that they are normal for YOU! As hard as it may seem, go back and have another conversation with your endocrinologist. We must each be an active advocate for our health.
I HAVE BOTH ACNE AND CHIN HAIR. WILL ELECTROLYSIS HELP?
Chin hair on women is often exacerbated by tweezing and waxing. The repeated irritation from yanking hairs out can result in a larger diameter hair growing from the follicle or ingrown hairs from the breaking off of hairs in the follicle. When women tweeze hairs from their chin and have acne on their chin, but not on the rest of their face, they should find relief from their acne with electrolysis treatments.
Once they have stopped tweezing hairs from the chin and allow the electrologist to treat the hair properly, the skin will clear. Hormonally caused facial hair on women usually grows in a pattern, starting with the chin and corners of the upper lip. Practitioners use the Ferriman Gallwey scale to document the amount of hair that the female client with excess hair presents.
WHAT MEDICATIONS CAUSE HAIR GROWTH?
Many medications can cause hair growth or hair loss. Talk with your pharmacist about each medication you are on and also about how your medications interact.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTROLYSIS?
Answers to general questions about electrolysis are available on the FAQ page.
The information above is provided courtesy of American Electrology Association.
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