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Skin Aspirations | Proven techniques to remove women facial hair
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Proven techniques to remove women facial hair It is a sad irony for women is that as we age, we naturally tend to get hairier in the places we don’t want, such as on our cheeks and around our lips. On the other hand, our hair thins out in the areas we want it to be voluminous and thick such as on our scalp and eyebrows. Many women are bothered by what they consider to be a disproportionate amount of facial hair. In general, women have become attuned to the concept that having negligible facial hair is more attractive. There is an astonishing statistic that claims the anxiety and depression associated with excessive facial hair in women can affect the quality of life in much the same way as a diagnosis of breast cancer. Women tell me they are so shy about the problem that they put off bringing it up although it continues to trouble them. Many believe they have tried every solution and that there is nothing more they can do.
What leads to excessive facial hair? The term hirsutism is used to describe the growth of excessive, thick, dark hair in women in a pattern not considered normal for women. This condition is thought to affect between 5-10% of women, and prevalence increases with age, especially after the menopause. The number of hair follicles each woman has is genetically programmed before birth. Hair follicles exist in every part of the face except on the lips. Hair growth is controlled by our sex hormones, with androgens, mainly responsible for stimulating hair growth and increasing the thickness and darkness of facial hair. Hair follicles in certain parts of the face such as the upper lip and chin are more sensitive to the effects of androgens. Too much facial hair growth is primarily caused by our genetics, excess sex hormone levels (androgens), androgen-secreting tumours and medications. For some women, excessive facial hair is purely genetic but this can vary substantially between racial groups. Other women may have elevated androgens such as testosterone circulating in their blood causing their increased facial hair growth. Research suggests that about half of all cases are due to high levels of androgen hormones. The most common medical condition due to excess androgen is polycystic ovarian syndrome which can cause excessive hair growth in women. A much less common medical condition causing excessive body hair growth is congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This is an inherited condition usually diagnosed in childhood but may develop later in life. Fortunately, androgen-secreting tumours are rare. They are usually associated with a sudden and rapid progression in hair growth.
What medical tests should be done? Before starting any treatment, it is important to rst rule out underlying medical conditions. If you have mild to moderate increased hair growth that has developed slowly and had regular menstrual cycles, you do not need any medical tests. Women with a rapid increase in facial hair growth and regular menstrual cycles should have their blood androgen pro le checked. However, if you have irregular menstrual cycles, or who have stopped menstruating, you need more extensive medical testing. http://www.skinaspirations.co.uk/proven-techniques-to-remove-women-facial-hair
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What are the ways to remove my facial hair?
Several methods of hair removal are available, each with varying degrees of cost, e cacy and side effects.
Alkaline Hair Removal This treatment uses a thick alkaline paste to dissolve the hair shaft and weaken the papilla, from which the hair grows. At the end of each treatment, the pH of the skin is restored. Repeated treatments will reduce hair regrowth. Alkaline Hair Removal is a remarkable treatment for all areas of the face and body, designed to reduce especially ne, downy hair or peach fuzz hair. This type of hair is very di cult to remove with other methods as the growth is usually dense and would take a long time to treat with electrolysis. It is also not suitable to be treated with IPL or Laser because it has no colour for the laser to target. Alkaline Hair Removal can remove large areas of hair in one treatment without discomfort, in comparison to other hair-removal systems. The treatment is completely pain-free, however, in some cases, the area can appear red and warm which is normal and will subside after a short period of time. After your rst Alkaline Hair Removal treatment, the hair will grow back at its normal rate. But as the treatments progress, the re-growth rate will become slower. As the hair growth weakens, your treatments will become further and further apart.
Shaving Shaving does not change the thickness or growth rate of human hair. Rather, the rough-textured, bevelled edge that shaving produces may give the appearance of thickening. Side effects of shaving are generally minimal. Irritation, often caused by the shaving lubricant and minor cuts can occur. Folliculitis, caused by the ingrowth of curly hair, is also a common side effect in some ethnic groups.
Threading Threading is an ancient method of hair removal. An antibacterial thread is twisted and rolled across the skin to lift and remove unwanted hair straight from the hair follicle. As the hair is removed entirely it leaves the skin smooth and can last 4-6 weeks. Repeated treatments can lead the follicle to stop growing hair.
Waxing Waxing is a well-established method for hair removal, although the results are temporary (two to eight weeks). It can be performed either at home or by a skin care professional. Mixed with the wax is a resin that hardens around the hair shaft and aids in pulling out the hair when the wax has dried. Waxing will remove any hair colour and consistency from all types of skin. It’s painful and other side effects, which are more common when more than one hair is removed at a time, include burns (from hot wax products), folliculitis, post in ammatory pigmentation, and scarring.
Electrolysis Electrolysis can produce permanent destruction of the hair but the results are slow and are dependent on the skill of your skin care professional. Compared to laser treatment, it can be used on both dark and light skinned patients and those with fair hair. The two basic methods of electrolysis are galvanic and thermolytic. Galvanic electrolysis is the more common method. It destroys the hair follicle using a direct current–induced chemical reaction. The process is slow, and repeat treatments are often necessary. Thermolysis uses an alternating current that creates heat within the follicle, causing its destruction. Electrolysis may be painful with short-lived side effects of redness and swelling. Acne and ingrown hairs as well as post-in ammatory pigment changes may occur, as well as scarring in susceptible patients. At the end of the day, success depends on the skill of the skin care professional.
Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) The results through laser treatments can last at least three months. Treatments are typically scheduled at monthly intervals with results being apparent within two weeks of the rst session. Despite claims about the permanence of laser hair removal, there is no guarantee of this, even with multiple treatments. Laser treatments work by directing concentrated light into the hair follicle, which in turn inhibits the hair’s ability to grow. Much like lightning targets a lightning rod, laser seeks out the melanin (pigmentation) in the hair. The melanin absorbs the light energy which changes into heat causing the destruction of the hair bulb. A laser is less effective on pale hair. If the skin is also pigmented such as olive skin, it will distract the laser energy from the target dark hair shaft. This can potentially result in heating and consequent damage of the epidermal skin cells. This is why you should avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning when undergoing laser hair removal. The most http://www.skinaspirations.co.uk/proven-techniques-to-remove-women-facial-hair
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common side effects are redness and swelling which usually resolve within 24 hours after treatment. It can be slightly painful because of the heat created.
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