Hirsutism is abnormal hair growth in women which occurs on the face, chest, abdomen, back, thumbs and toes. Hirsutism is usually related to an increase in androgens, or male hormones. Hirsutism concerns the areas which are sensitive for male hormones.
In Hirsutism there is a presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-dependent areas of a woman´s body. It has to be differentiated from hypertrichosis, which is usually familial in nature and associated with an endocrine dysfunction – such as thyroid dysfunction – or with medications such as phenytoin or minoxidil.
Hirsutism is a common disorder, which affects up to 10% of women between the age of 18 and 45 years.
Approximately 95% of hirsute women are believed to suffer from persistent anovulation, also known as polycystic ovary syndrome or Stein-Leventhal syndrome.
The Causes of Hirsutism are as follows:-
Hormonal imbalance: – the various causes of hormonal imbalance which result in Hirsutism are as under:-
Tumors: – Tumors of the ovaries and the adrenal glands secrete excess hormones including androgen. The various causes are as under:-
Drugs:-the various drugs which are responsible for Hirsutism are:-
Miscellaneous cause: – the various other causes of Hirsutism are:-
The diagnosis of Hirsutism includes the following steps:-
Good dietary and nutrition decisions can lead to improvement in Hirsutism. Eating antioxidant foods such as blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash and bell peppers are general health decisions that may help to balance the body’s hormonal system and bring symptoms like Hirsutism back in line.
Refined foods, such as white breads, pastas and sugar should be avoid
Unwanted, Excessive hair growth in wrong places is a frequent and common complaint among women nowadays. Hairiness over face, limbs, chest and abdomen could be a heavy burden, both psychologically and socially, since society sets impossibly high standards for feminine beauty.
Homeopathy can combat Hirsutism effectively.
Homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc. A miasmatic tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) is also often taken into account for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Hormonal pills actually make the hormone producing glands lazy as the body starts depending on externally introduced hormones. Gradually the glands stop functioning altogether with increased need for externally introduced hormones.
In contrast a well selected homeopathic remedy has the capacity to correct hormonal imbalance by stimulating the glands to secrete various hormones in the required manner. Homeopathy is the fingerpost on the cross-roads of healing which directs the way to safe and permanent cure.