Our team offers several treatment options for removing excess hair.
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW99622522 BCX4" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99622522 BCX4">Women normally produce low levels of male hormones (androgens). In some cases, this is due to genetics. If your body makes too much of this hormone, you may have unwanted hair growth. A common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Other rare </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99622522 BCX4">possible causes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99622522 BCX4"> of excessive hair growth are tumor or cancer of the adrenal gland, tumor or cancer of the ovary, Cushing syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW99622522 BCX4">hyperthecosis</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99622522 BCX4"> (a condition in which the ovaries produce too much male hormone), and use of certain medications, including testosterone, danazol, anabolic steroids, glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, minoxidil</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99622522 BCX4">and phenytoin.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW99622522 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
There are a number of ways to remove or treat unwanted hair. Some treatment effects last longer than others. Temporary hair removal options include shaving, tweezing, waxing and chemical hair removers. Permanent removal options can include electrolysis and laser hair removal.
Pinski Dermatology offers treatments which can help get rid of unwanted hair. Schedule your consultation with one of our providers to see which treatment is right for you.