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Excessive Hair Growth

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a little advice or a steer in the right direction. Any help that you can provide or any similar experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated.

As you can see from the title of this post (I believe that) I have excessive hair growth all over my body and I am concerned about the rate of growth. Obviously I have the normal male pattern body hair growth (including shoulders/back). However, in the last year I have had a lot of hair growth on my inner forearms and now my biceps, it appears to be spreading, getting thicker and longer.

The hair on my body is dark and thick, therefore it is easy visable. This additional hair growth is casuing problems because I believe it is outwith the normal range and I am no longer comfortable wearing T-shirts etc.

I'll provide some personal details as it may help:

Male, 29 yrs old, Irish origins.
No medication (or recreational drugs)
Moderate Alcohol intake (no Irish jokes!)
Regular exercise (3 - 5 times a week)

Thanks
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Hi,
  As already explained, excessive hair growth, if not a family trait, can be due to hormone imbalance in the body, especially high levels of testosterone. High levels of DHEAS hormone produced by the  adrenal glands can also cause this problem, any how it is worth talking to an Endocrinologist.
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Excessive hair growth (also called hirsutism) can occur in both men and women, but is
The cause of excessive hair growth varies. Common causes include genetics, endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, and medications like hormones, steroids, and birth control pills. It can be normal depending on race and geographic origin and when it runs in families. Some rare causes include menopause, puberty, pregnancy, ovarian tumor or cancer, and drugs like minoxidil.
Symptoms associated with excessive hair growth may include:

    increased muscle mass
    signs of masculinization (such as deepening of the voice)
    excessive facial hair growth
    menstrual changes
    decreased breast size and
    increased size of genitals  

Treatment of excessive hair growth depends on the cause of this problem. If excessive hair growth is a racial, ethnic, or family trait, no medical treatment may be necessary or prescribed. Instead, the person may choose to see a cosmetologist or electrologist for removal of unwanted hair or be advised on home methods for removing unwanted hair.


If the excessive hair growth is due to some underlying medical disorder or disease, treatment will be prescribed by a healthcare provider and may involve medication. If the excessive hair growth is due to a life-cycle change or medication, as with birth control pills, an adjustment or change in medication may be necessary.
Complications can result from any hair removal procedure. Be sure you follow all directions listed for any hair removal product and are informed of the risks involved with any professional hair removal procedure
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