Sixty eight per cent of men said that mustache on women is an absolute turn-off. The bad news is that facial hair in women is not at all uncommon. The good news? There are a lot of things you can do about it.
Everyone has facial hair. Yes, men and women – all of us! However, in most women facial hair is so fine it’s almost invisible and never there for the whole world to see. Some women just happen to have naturally darker, thicker hair growth on their upper lip and chin.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says some medical conditions and medications can cause thick facial hair to grow. This condition can also be in your genes. But if your facial hair suddenly starts to grow thicker and darker, you should see your doctor immediately.
How can I get rid of facial hair?
There are a lot of things that you can do to deal with facial hair, but most of them only gives you temporary peace of mind.
Cheap and temporary options include tweezing (plucking), waxing, shaving, chemical depilatories, threading and even bleaching (dyeing) the hair. You can also use an epilator, a handy easy-to-use device that removes hair out of its follicle.
As doctors, we prefer to avoid these solutions because of the possible and common side effects such as hyperpigmentation and pseudo folliculitis. Temporary hair removal methods can also make the hair thicker.
If you think you’ve given up with temporary solutions, visit your dermatologist for a permanent result.
Your dermatologist can discuss laser hair removal, a procedure that deters future hair growth with the use of an intense pulsating beam of light (laser). This destroys the hair follicle and has proven to be remarkably useful for removing unwanted and excessive hair. Laser hair removal is very safe and effective, leaving surrounding skin undamaged while selectively targeting the hair follicles.
So ladies, fret not! Let your dermatologist know about your concern and get the solution that you need right away.
