What should I do if my body hair is growing excessively?

Excessive body hair growth can be caused by various factors, such as genetic predisposition, elevated androgen levels, or ovarian cysts. It can be improved through medical treatments or physical therapies. Specific approaches are as follows.

I. Non-disease Factors

1. Genetic Factors

If both parents have abundant body hair, their children may also inherit this trait. Hair removal methods such as depilators, laser hair removal, or cryo-hair removal can target and destroy hair follicles in the dermal layer, causing localized follicular atrophy, thereby achieving hair removal and improving the local condition.

2. Excess Androgens

Acquired excessive hair growth is commonly related to endocrine imbalances, such as elevated levels of androgens or increased adrenal cortical hormone activity. These conditions often lead to pronounced body hair growth. Treatment may involve taking hormone-regulating medications under a doctor's supervision.

II. Disease-related Factors

1. Ovarian Cysts

This condition mostly occurs in women. Currently, there are two main treatment approaches for ovarian cysts. The first is conservative treatment, which involves medication or traditional Chinese medicine to manage symptoms. The second is surgical treatment, with laparoscopic surgery being the most widely used method today, offering rapid and effective results.

2. Malignant Tumors

Malignant tumors in the gastrointestinal tract may secrete substances that stimulate hair growth. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause and undergo surgical treatment as directed by a physician.