Many factors can contribute to the growth of excess hair:
Heredity
Normal physiological changes
Malfunction of the endocrine system
Medication
Topical influences
Stress
Heredity,
as because of excess hair, must be approached from three different
levels: race, nationality and family. People belonging to the
Caucasian race tend to be the most hairy; those of the Negroid race
follow, and the Mongolian race is the least hairy. If your ancestors
lived along the Mediterranean Sea, your chances of having excess hair
are greater. Italians, Greeks, Spanish and French fall into this
category as well as many others. And finally, it is a known factor
that if your mother and grandmother had facial hair, your chances for
having the same condition are greater than if they did not.
Puberty,
pregnancy and menopause can also cause excess hair growth. During the
normal systematic changes in a woman's life, hormone production
varies. It is not uncommon for hormones during these times to be
unbalanced. Increased male hormones (androgens) can be present which
may result in unwanted hair growth.
Malfunctions of the
endocrine glands can trigger the appearance of excess hair, too. Some
diseases of the thyroid gland, ovaries, pituitary gland and adrenal
gland are known to stimulate hair growth. Cushing's disease,
polycystic ovaries and thyroid conditions are just a few of them.
These pathological disorders must be treated by a physician in order
for electrolysis to be effective.
Medications are another
known factor influencing the production of unwanted hair. Some common
culprits include birth control pills, cortisone, some seizure drugs
and high blood pressure medication.
Topical influences may
also play a part in increased hair growth. These are external
influences on the body that cause an increase in the blood supply to
the skin and hair follicles. Included in this category are the
abrasive action of casts, sunburn, scars from injuries, as well as
prolonged tweezing and waxing.
And finally, stress (both
emotional and physical) can stimulate the adrenal glands to initiate
a hormonal reaction that can cause fine, soft body hair to become
more coarse and noticeable. In addition, it has also been proven that
emotional disturbances can cause menstrual irregularities, which, in
turn, can also affect excess hair growth.
Regardless of the
cause of your specific hair problem, electrolysis can safely and
permanently eliminate it for you.