Topical Influences
Heredity, as a cause 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 (Italians, Greeks, Spaniards, etc.) your chances
of having excess hair are greater. Also, it is a known factor that if your mother and grandmother had facial hair, your chances
of having the same condition are greater.
Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can also cause excess hair growth. During the normal systemic changes in
a woman's life, hormone production varies. It is not uncommon for hormones during these times to be unbalanced. Increased
male hormones called androgens can be present, which may result in unwanted hair growth.
Malfunctions of the endocrine glands trigger the appearance of excess hair, also. Some diseases of the thyroid
gland, ovaries, pituitary gland and adrenal gland are known to simulate hair growth. Cushings 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 that promotes unwanted hair. Some common medications include cortisone,certain
birth control pills, some seizure drugs and high blood pressure medication.
Topical influences also play a part in hair growth. Topical influences are external influences on the body
that cause an increase in the blood supply to the skin and hair follicles. This includes sunburn, scars, prolonged tweezing,
depilatories, and waxing, and the abrasive action of casts.
And last but not least is stress, both emotional and physical. Stress can stimulate the adrenal glands
to initiate a hormonal reaction that can cause fine, soft hair to become more coarse and noticeable. In addition, it also
has been proven that emotional disturbences can cause menstrual irregularities that can also affect excess hair growth. Regardless
of your specific hair problem, electrolysis can safely and permanently eliminate it for you.
