Unless someone wants to become a circus performer most women do not want to have any type of hair on their face, though we all have some. A little facial ‘fuzz’ is ok if you have light colored hair, but for women who have darker hair that shows up more readily, this can be an embarrassing problem. For those women learning how to avoid facial hair growth is a very real issue.
Women who seem to have an unusually high amount of facial hair, or whose facial hair suddenly seems to be growing faster and becoming thicker and more noticeable, might actually be suffering from a hormonal imbalance.
As we age it’s natural for the hormone levels in our body to decline, and since we have both male and female hormones, if this decline happens more to one hormone level than another (which it does) that could lead to increased amounts of facial hair growth.
There are also some medications which can cause your facial hair to grow more quickly and be coarser. Some medications for high blood pressure (which are also used to prevent baldness in men) can actually encourage hair growth on your face, so avoiding these medications may help reverse the problem.
Other physical issues can cause unwanted hair growth. Health issues such as obesity or even a tumor in the adrenal glands can spur facial hair growth. If you notice any health issues at all make sure you see your doctor right away. You may find that facial hair growth is just a symptom of a larger problem that needs medical attention.
When you do find more hair, or are just fed up with the hair you have always had, there are many options for removing it. Some of the most common are:
Hormone replacement
Shaving
Waxing
Laser
Electrolysis
Medications like Vaniqua
Despite claims to the contrary, many dermatologists claim that electrolysis is the only way to permanently remove unwanted hair. Prescriptions like Vaniqua have been shown to not work well for all women and since it is fairly new on the market, the long term effectiveness is not known.
As with most things, some techniques work better for some than for others. If you have unwanted facial hair your best bet is to work hand in hand with your dermatologist to find the best treatment, or combination of treatment options, for you.
It may take a little time to see the results you want so the sooner you start, the sooner you can deal with this issue once and for all.
If you have been dealing with unwanted facial hair your whole life, or if it is just another dandy side effect of getting older, you may still find out how to avoid facial hair growth by talking to a professional.
As soon as the problem starts to rear it’s ugly little head, take a trip to your doctor to find out what your options are. And isn’t it nice to know that you do have options?
