Discover the lesser-known truths behind hair growth, the various methods of hair removal, and the common misconceptions that many people hold. Unveil how, in many cases, social concerns often outweigh medical reasons when it comes to unwanted hair. Through understanding the science of hair growth, you can gain empowerment and make informed decisions about your treatment options with confidence.
At our clinic, we have observed that 90% of individuals seeking permanent hair removal are entirely healthy and are driven by social concerns regarding their unwanted hair growth rather than medical issues. These individuals should not be considered "patients" in the traditional sense. In contrast, the remaining 10% have medically significant conditions, such as "hirsutism", contributing to unwanted hair growth, which we also treat permanently.
This distinction, clarified through the pioneering work of Dr. Seema Bali, MD, BHMS, who introduced the EBVHCM technique in 1990, is central to our practice. For those whose hair growth is socially undesirable but not medically significant—often referred to as "superfluous hair" or "hypertrichosis"—it is crucial to provide accurate, scientific information to prevent unnecessary concern.
Alarmingly, only about 2% of women with non-medical hair growth understand that their condition is not medically significant, leading to unnecessary anxiety due to misinformation and misleading claims from unqualified specialists and device manufacturers. Our mission is to educate and provide clarity, helping individuals make informed decisions about their hair removal needs through personal consultations and the content on our website. Our mission is to educate and provide clarity, helping individuals make informed decisions about their hair removal needs through personal consultations and the content on our website.
Understanding hair growth starts with recognizing that hair develops from follicles-sac-like structureslocated beneath the skin. Follicles are formed before birth and remain in place throughout life. Up until puberty, both boys and girls grow hair in a similar pattern on their arms and legs due to comparable activation factors. However, during puberty, both sexes produce androgens, with testosterone levels being 15 to 30 times higher in males than in females. This hormonal difference is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as facial hair in men.
In women, a diagnosis of hirsutism is made only if testosterone levels are more than twice the normal rangeand if male-like characteristics are present. Otherwise, hair growth in women is often categorized as superfluous or hypertrichosis, which is medically normal but socially undesirable. For those affected by unwanted hair growth, understanding that they are normal can help alleviate social stigma and encourage them to seek permanent hair removal solutions with confidence.
A prevalent misconception among our clients is the belief that their unwanted hair growth is due to hormonal imbalances. Nearly 90% of individuals we see are convinced they have a hormonal problem, using terms like "hormonal disturbance" incorrectly. Our experts spend considerable time educating clients that they do not suffer from a medical disorder and that such misconceptions arise from a lack of access to accurate, scientific information.
Hormones are chemicals produced in the body, released from glands, and transported through the bloodstream to act on different body parts. The primary hormone responsible for triggering hair growth is androgen, produced in males by the testes and adrenal cortex, and in females by the ovaries and adrenal cortex. While androgens are distributed throughout the body, they only affect areas where hair follicles are capable of growing hair. Therefore, if a woman does not have hair growing in typically male areas like the face, chest, or back, and does not exhibit other male characteristics, she likely does not have a hormonal problem.
In conclusion, factors contributing to excessive hair growth can be congenital,topical(external) or systemic(internal)
Understanding these factors and the science behind hair growth can empower individuals with accurate knowledge, helping them make informed decisions about their treatment options.
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