Description
Hirsutism is a disease of the Hormones and Metabolism.
An abnormal growth of Hair on a woman's face and or body parts where normally hair should not grow is Hirsutism. It is defined as the presence of terminal coarse hair. Normally, we have hair on our body and the amount varies. If we have an abnormal growth of facial Hair and or on the body parts, then it is a problem. It is a result of imbalanced Hormones and the Metabolism. A woman has both the types of hormones, female type as well as a low level of male type hormones. The Hormone is androgens. If the level of male hormone increases, it may results in an abnormal Hair growth in females. The male Hair pattern will grow in females.
Causes of Hirsutism
Tumors
Idiopathic
Medications
Drug Induced
Metabolic Syndrome
Hormonal Imbalance
Cushing's Syndrome
Hyperandrogeneism, Ovarian
Hyperandrogeneism, Adrenal
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Psychosocial impact, especially in the young females
If not treated properly, Hirsutism may cause
Virilization : It means she will have the following problems, like:
Acne
Baldness
Hair on the Chest
Clitoris Enlargement
Deep Voice like males
Breast size decreases
Note : Hyperandrogenism don ' t worry, this big word only means excess of male hormones.
Materia Medica for Hirsutism
Single Herb Black Cohosh contains Phytoestrogen. This nutrient inhibits the unwanted facial Hair growth. The Anti androgenic property of Black Cohosh helps to balance the hormonal level in the body and treats Hirsutism.
Take 4 cups of water. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of dried Black Cohosh root in it. Boil it for 5 to 10 minutes. Let it steep for half an hour. Add 1 teaspoon honey for taste. Allow it to cool. Have a cup of it three times a day. Take it for 10 to 15 days.
Sponsored Links
Multiple Herbs How to Use Herbal Treatment? Click Here + Herbal Treatment For Hirsutism 1
Cat Tail Plant ( Kuppi in India ) gently penetrates the skin which helps in thinning of hair. It slows down the growth of facial hair and treats Hirsutism. Turmeric ( Haldi in India ) contains Vitamin B6. This nutrient helps to prevent the secretion of testosterone which reduces the growth of unwanted hair in women.
Wash a handful of fresh Cat Tail Plant leaves. Grind the leaves to make a paste. Mix one teaspoon of Turmeric root powder in it. Apply the paste on the affected Skin. Leave it for half an hour. Scrub gently and wash it off. Repeat this process daily for 2 to 3 weeks.
Herbal Treatment For Hirsutism 2
Barley ( Jau in India ) helps to exfoliates the Skin and scrubs the facial hair. It slows down the growth of hair and makes the Skin soft. Lime ( Jamri Nimbu )juice helps to tighten the Skin pores. Milk ( Dudh in India ) nourishes the Skin and makes it soft.
Take the following herbs :
Barley powder : 1 tablespoon
Lime Juice : 1 tablespoon
Milk : 1 tablespoon
Mix all the herbs together to make a paste. Apply the paste on the Skin. Let it dry completely. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this daily for 2 weeks.
Herbal Treatment For Hirsutism 3
The grainy texture of Oats ( Jae in India ) help to exfoliate the Skin. It helps to remove Hair from its root and restrict its growth further. Honey ( Shehad in India ) moisturizes the Skin and makes it supple. Lemon ( Nimbo in India ) juice brightens up the skin.
Take the following herbs :
Oats ( coarsely ground ) : 1 tablespoon
Honey : 1 tablespoon
Lemon Juice : 1 tablespoon
Mix all the herbs together and make a paste. Apply it onto the affected Skin. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Gently rub against the direction of the Hair growth for 2 to 3 minutes. Wash off. Repeat it 2 times a week for a month.