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I Have Excess Unwanted Dark Corse Hair In My Chest, How Do I Get Rid Of These ?

doc...I have excess unwanted dark corse hair in my chest,stomach..pls tell me how do I get rid of these ?
Mon, 2 Jul 2012
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi Pragnya
Thanks for posting your query on healthcare magic
The normal amount of body hair for women varies. Most of the time, a woman only has fine hair, or peach fuzz, above the lips and on the chin, chest, abdomen, or back. If you have coarse, dark hairs in these areas, the condition is called hirsutism. Such hair growth is more typical of men.
Mostly there is a hormonal imbalance which causes this .
Women normally produce low levels of male hormones (androgens). If your body makes too much of this hormone, you may have unwanted hair growth.
A common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS and other hormone conditions that cause unwanted hair growth may also have acne, problems with menstrual periods, trouble losing weight, and diabetes. If these symptoms start suddenly, you may have a tumor that releases male hormones.

Other, rare causes of unwanted hair growth may include:

Cushing syndrome
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Hyperthecosis (a condition in which the ovaries produce too much male hormones)
Use of certain medicines, including testosterone, danazol, anabolic steroids, glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, minoxidil, and phenytoin
Rarely a woman with hirsutism will have normal levels of male hormones, and the specific cause of the unwanted hair growth cannot be identified.
I would suggest you to consult a gynecologist and an endocrinologist to rule out these pathologies and find the cause of hirsutism
Once hormones are taken care of and reports come to normal , these hair can be removed by any plastic surgeon / dermatologist doing laser hair removal.
Diode / NdYag / IPL laser are mostly used for the same with variable results for all.
I hope i have answered to all your queries .
If you have any further doubts then do post again
God Bless
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wahid's  Response
Excess body hair is a direct consequence of development and expression of anger. if you are angry to those in a commanding position in relation to you, you will develop hair on your upper chest; if you express anger to your subordinates you will develop hair on your chest. If you develope anger for other, you will develop hair on your belly. if you use your eyes for expression of anger, you will develope hair on both sides of your chest.
OBGYN Dr. Rhea Chanda's  Response
Hello,
You will have to see a dermatologist for permamnant removal of the hairs by laser treatment.Otherwise waxing is another option.
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I Have Excess Unwanted Dark Corse Hair In My Chest, How Do I Get Rid Of These ?

Hi Pragnya Thanks for posting your query on healthcare magic The normal amount of body hair for women varies. Most of the time, a woman only has fine hair, or peach fuzz, above the lips and on the chin, chest, abdomen, or back. If you have coarse, dark hairs in these areas, the condition is called hirsutism. Such hair growth is more typical of men. Mostly there is a hormonal imbalance which causes this . Women normally produce low levels of male hormones (androgens). If your body makes too much of this hormone, you may have unwanted hair growth. A common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS and other hormone conditions that cause unwanted hair growth may also have acne, problems with menstrual periods, trouble losing weight, and diabetes. If these symptoms start suddenly, you may have a tumor that releases male hormones. Other, rare causes of unwanted hair growth may include: Cushing syndrome Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hyperthecosis (a condition in which the ovaries produce too much male hormones) Use of certain medicines, including testosterone, danazol, anabolic steroids, glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, minoxidil, and phenytoin Rarely a woman with hirsutism will have normal levels of male hormones, and the specific cause of the unwanted hair growth cannot be identified. I would suggest you to consult a gynecologist and an endocrinologist to rule out these pathologies and find the cause of hirsutism Once hormones are taken care of and reports come to normal , these hair can be removed by any plastic surgeon / dermatologist doing laser hair removal. Diode / NdYag / IPL laser are mostly used for the same with variable results for all. I hope i have answered to all your queries . If you have any further doubts then do post again God Bless