Which department should I visit at the hospital for hair removal?
Jun 30, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
In general, hair removal treatments can be provided at various departments in a hospital, including the dermatology department, medical aesthetics department, endocrinology department, plastic surgery department, and gynecology department. Skin is the largest organ of the human body, and hair growth is closely related to the skin. Dermatologists have in-depth knowledge of skin structure, physiological functions, hair growth cycles, and pathological changes. There are multiple treatment options available for hair removal.
Generally, hair removal can be addressed by visiting the dermatology, medical aesthetics, endocrinology, plastic surgery, or gynecology departments at a hospital. The specific details are as follows:
1. Dermatology
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and hair growth is closely related to the skin. Dermatologists have in-depth knowledge of skin structure, physiological functions, hair growth cycles, and pathological changes. They offer various treatment methods for hair removal.
2. Medical Aesthetics
This department focuses on aesthetics, specializing in non-invasive or minimally invasive hair removal techniques. It emphasizes treatment comfort and cosmetic outcomes, making it suitable for the hair removal needs of healthy individuals. The mainstream technique is intense pulsed light (IPL) hair removal, which uses broad-spectrum light targeting melanin in the hair follicles, making it suitable for individuals with light-colored hair or sensitive skin.
3. Endocrinology
If hair removal needs are related to endocrine disorders, such as hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth) in women or abnormal hair growth caused by adrenal diseases, the endocrinology department should be the first point of consultation to identify the underlying cause. Diagnostic tests may include sex hormone levels, adrenal cortex hormones, thyroid function, and screening for conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and adrenal tumors.
4. Plastic Surgery
When abnormal hair distribution affects appearance, such as congenital giant nevi with hypertrichosis, abnormal hair growth in scarred areas, or when hair removal needs to be combined with plastic surgery for improvement, plastic surgery may be considered.
5. Gynecology
Women experiencing excessive hair growth due to gynecological conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome or ovarian tumors, should first visit the gynecology department for gynecological ultrasound and hormone testing. Once the underlying cause is identified, targeted treatment can be performed.
It is recommended to seek treatment at a reputable hospital under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. It is also important to maintain skin cleanliness to avoid infection and to follow a light, healthy diet.
