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HEREDITY--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 Black ancestry follow, and the Oriental race is the least hairy. If you are of Mediterranean ancestry, your chances of having excess hair are greater. Italians, Greeks, Spanish and French fall into these category as well as many others. Finally, it is a known factor that if your mother and grandmother had facial hair, your chances for having the same condition are greater than if they did not.
NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES--puberty, pregnancy and menopause can also cause excess hair growth. During the normal system changes in a woman's life, hormone production varies. It is not uncommon for hormones during these times to be unbalanced. Increased male hormones (androgens) can be present which may result in unwanted hair growth.
MALFUNCTIONS OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS -- can trigger the appearance of excess hair. Some diseases of the thyroid gland, ovaries, pituitary gland and adrenal gland are known to stimulate hair growth. Cushings Disease, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid conditions are just a few. These pathological disorders must be treated by a physician in order for electrolysis to be effective.
MEDICATIONS--another known factor influencing the production of unwanted hair. Some common culprits include oral contraceptives, cortisone, some seizure drugs and high blood pressure medication.
TOPICAL INFLUENCES--these are external influences on the body that cause an increase in the blood supply to the skin and hair follicles. This can include the abrasive action of casts, sunburn, scars form injuries, as well as prolonged tweezing and waxing.
STRESS--emotional and physical, can stimulate the adrenal glands to initiate a hormonal reaction that can cause fine, softer body hair to become more coarse and noticeable. In addition, it has also been proven that emotional disturbances can cause menstrual irregularities which in turn, can also affect excess hair growth.
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