Download - Hirsutism & Hypertrichosis
Epilation Theory
Hair Growth Definitions:•Superfluous •Hirsutism•Hypertrichosis
Introduction…
Your hair performs three functions – it protects you, regulates your temperature and acts as adornment.
Superfluous Hair Growth
Superfluous hair growth is a general term. Females with low levels of female hormones and
high levels of male hormones can develop superfluous hair growth.
However, superfluous hair is a matter of opinion and cultural preferences…..only the client can judge what is excessive for him or her.
Superfluous Hair Growth = Unwanted Hair!!!
Hirsutism
Usually in females only Growth of hair found on the face and body which is
the characteristics of masculinity – male pattern hair growth
Caused by an over production of the male hormone Androgen in the blood
Follicles are stimulated to grow hair and the vellus and terminal hairs grow larger in diameter making them thicker and stronger.
Can be treated with Electrolysis!
Hirsutism
Hirsutism
Hirsutism
The diagram shows where hirstusim usually occurs.
Notice this is where hair is more dominant in males.
Hypertrichosis
Occurs in both men and women A general overgrowth of terminal hair
affecting the entire surface of the body It is not hormonal dependent Results from ethnic or genetic backgrounds Known as werewolf syndrome in sever casesIs not usually treated with Electrolysis due
to the density of growth!
Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis – ‘Werewolf Syndrome’
Hypertrichosis – ‘Werewolf Syndrome’
Recap
What are the three functions of hair? Protection, regulates temperature and adornment
What does superfluous hair growth mean? Unwanted hair
Does Hirsutism occur in males or females? Females
Recap
How would you describe Hirsutism? Male hair growth pattern
Is it Hirsutism or Hypertrichosis that is caused by an overproduction of a male hormone?
Hirsutism
Which male hormone causes Hirsutism? Androgen
Recap
How would you describe Hyoertrichosis? Overgrowth of terminal hair all over the body
occurring in both men and women
What is the cause of Hypertrichosis? Ethnic or genetic background
Is it Hirsutism or Hypertrichosis that is typically treated with Electrolysis?
Hirsutism