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Causes of Hair Growth


The three causes of hair growth are:

  1. CONGENITAL:
    The individuals genetic code determines the colour, type (straight, wavy or curly), quantity, locality, and hair growth cycles.

    Androgens, male hormones, are present in both the male and female and are directly responsible for hair growth. Normal hormonal changes take place during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause and can be the cause of excessive hair growth.

  2. ABNORMAL SYSTEMIC:
    The endocrine system that regulates hormone production in the body; can be adversely effected by illness or disease, which may result in the production of superfluous hair.

  3. OTHER:
    Some surgical procedures e.g.; oophorectomy (the removal of an ovary or ovaries) and medication e.g.; steroids and birth control pills, shock, stress, and eating disorders can effect the normal hormonal balance in the body. Some temporary hair removal methods can also stimulate and accelerate unwanted hair growth.

THE SOLUTION TO ELIMINATING UNWANTED
HAIR GROWTH IS ELECTROLYSIS
 

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