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Health Tip: Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair

Suggestions to make it less obvious


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(HealthDay News) -- In women, factors such as hormonal changes, diet, illness, or use of certain medications can trigger the growth of excess or unwanted hair.

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To remove or minimize its appearance, the U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions:

  • Bleach the hair so that it is less visible.
  • Shave, wax, pluck or chemically remove the hair.
  • Use electrolysis, a procedure in which an electric current is used to prevent hair from growing. But several treatments may be required.
  • Remove hair with laser treatments.
  • Lose weight. This can affect hormone levels, and in turn, reduce hair growth.


-- Diana Kohnle

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Last updated 11/25/2008

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