Unwanted Hair

Many men and women have unwanted hair, and it can have a massive psychological impact.

The technical term for excessive hair growth (which is most common in women) is Hirsutism, this is when thicker darker hair grows on the neck, chest, tummy, lower back, buttocks or thighs. Hirsutism is usually linked to androgens (male sex hormone). In many cases this is linked to polycystic ovaries.

A lot of women may not experience hirsutism, but have excess hair that is lighter and finer, this can be due to a number of reasons: menopause, hormone fluctuation, being overweight and medication to name a few.