CAUSES OF UNWANTED HAIR GROWTH
When considering electrolysis for your permanent hair removal needs, you should be aware and mindful of the causes of the unwanted hair growth.
Congenital hair growth of unwanted hair comes naturally due to it being inherited and genetic.
Topical causes such as tweezing, waxing, irritation of intense nature.
Systemic Changes:
Hormones excreted by endocrine glands control growth and development of every organ of the body, including hair.
Normal systemic changes:
Androgens are the only hormones capable of stimulating hair follicles to produce hair. During puberty, pregnancy and menopause, a woman’s system produces more androgens than usual, therefore more hair growth.
Abnormal systemic changes:
Should be diagnosed and treated by qualified physician or endocrinologist.
Examples of diagnoses include:
Cushing’s syndrome
Adrenogenital syndrome
Archard-Thiers syndrome
Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Acromelagy
Surgical changes
Medicinal changes
Emotional changes such as stress
PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Transgender clients:
Electrolysis is hair removal for everybody. Transgender people often seek to bring their appearance into line with who they know they are. Permanent hair removal can help you look more like the person you know you are.
Electrologists serve many members of the trans community and understand the importance of using correct names and pronouns, respecting privacy and confidentiality. A good electrologist will work with you to support your goals.
