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Unwanted Hair

Hair on the body that appears in excessive amounts, that grows abnormally coarse and dark in unconventional areas, or that is aesthetically or functionally undesirable

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What Are the Causes?

Unwanted hair growth is caused by a variety of factors. Excessive hair growth is often due to family genetics, although there are other factors that do contribute to unwanted hair growth such as:

  • Increased levels of male hormones
  • Tumor or cancer of the adrenal gland
  • Tumor or cancer of the ovary
  • Adrenal gland disorders
  • Increased levels of cortisol
  • The use of steroids of other hormone based medications

What Are the Treatments?

Office Treatments:

Laser Hair Removal