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Unwanted Hair

Excessive hair growth in unwanted parts of the body can be due to hormonal imbalances. In women, it is termed hirsutism. Conditions causing unwanted hair are polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, adrenal hyperplasia, certain medications, etc. Diet changes, weight management, correction of hormonal imbalances, and medical conditions can help. Hair removal with razors, lasers, hair removal creams, etc., can help temporarily.

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I am a female with excessive facial hair. Please advise some home remedies to reduce hair growth.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, and I have an issue with excessive hair growth on my face. I used the razor to shave my facial hair three months back. I am currently using an Eflornithine Hydrochloride cream. Please suggest me some home remedies for the reduction of excessive hair growth.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Your search for all your healthcare needs ends here at icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding the issue. Firstly, I suggest you do not use a razor on the face, as the hair will grow more dense and thick. If you feel the need, you can also have your fa...  Read Full »

Can laser remove unwanted hair from all over the body?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24 year old male. I have hairs all over my body. I need a natural way to permanently remove them at least from my back, arms, neck and shoulders. Will laser help?  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two different procedures available for hair removal: electrolysis and laser-based hair removal. Electrolysis involves treating each hair root individually and can be painful. However, it often leads to permanent hair loss after the first session. On the othe...  Read Full »

I have excess hair on the body and need to remove it. Will laser treatment help?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female and have excessive hair on my body. They are still growing. Please suggest to me how to get rid of it. Is Laser treatment safe or not?  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Excessive hair from the body can only be removed by laser technique. In case of conditions like hirsutism, where body hair grows in unwanted areas, especially for females, they may use creams like Eflornithine twice daily. Even though that is true, creams are sometimes ...  Read Full »

Is Cushing's syndrome the cause for hair on my face, hands, and legs?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19 year old female. I have hair on my face, hands, and legs. I have regular periods. My weight is 50 kg, and I am 153 cm tall. Is this Cushing's syndrome?  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Excess unwanted hair at unusual sites requires investigation for any underlying hormonal abnormality even if the cycles are regular. It is routine to go for a few blood tests to look for any underlying hormonal abnormality. Laser hair reduct...  Read Full »

Why do I have unwanted hair growth around my navel, and on my chest, and face?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old unmarried woman. My height is 5 feet, and my weight is 48 kg. For the past 15 days, I have had dark hair growth around my navel, chest, and face. My doctor has suggested me to wax it. I am very slim and also have a lot of hair fall. I am feeling very inferior due to...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. The excessive hair growth over the chest and other parts can be due to hirsutism or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), in which a hormonal imbalance in the body leads to excessive hair growth. I suggest you to ge...  Read Full »

Is darkness in the neck and armpit indicative of insulin resistance in a child?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is going to be 8-year-old in two months. I doubt that she has Insulin resistance. Her height and weight are more. She has darkness at her neck, armpits, etc. She is getting a lot of hair on her body. What can I do about that? Please guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any hormonal imbalance or fluctuations? Does she have stress, anxiety, worries, or phobia? Is she on any drug therapy? Is she good at her studies? Is she mentally stable? Is there any family history of diabetes? Please answer the above questions so that I can ...  Read Full »

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