Question 1

what causes excessive body hair everywhere?

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Excessive hair: Some persons have a genetic predisposition are mom & dad hairy
if not and there is a sudden increase see a gynecologist it could be a problem like polycystic overies
excess androgen ( testosterone)
some blood problems ( proferia).

Question 2

how does one deal with excessive body hair?

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Several ways: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 3

what could be causing dark excessive body hair?

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Excess body hair: Several possibilities.  This may be a hormonal problem called hirsutism due to an imbalance of hormones.  Discuss this with your doctor to find out the cause and obtain proper treatment.

Question 4

do any men find excessive body hair attractive at all?

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It may to some: Most men are turned off by women with body hair, beard and other parts of body.But there are few men who find it attractive
beauty is in the eyes of beholder.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: excessive body hair?

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Excessive body hair: Hairs are strands that grow from the epidermis and are composed of Keratin.  Excessive body hair is when noticeable  body hair is found in areas that it would not normally be expected.  Hirsutism.

Question 6

why shouldn't massage oil be used on a man with excessive body hair?

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Folliculitis: It may cause folliculitis-inflammation of hair follicles.

Question 7

what could be the probable reason of excessive body hair in men if not hereditary?

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Family: It is probably a family trait somewhere down the line, as long as there are no other signs and symptoms of "too much" male hormone.

Question 8

is there a medical treatment for excessive body hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can have hair removed with electrolysis or laser hair removal.

Question 9

what hormones are responsible for excessive body hair?

Accepted Answer

Excessive hair: Generally, testosterone is the culprit. However, other hormonal imbalances may contribute.

Question 10

can excessive body hair growth be controlled with medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: To drugs com to mind: Finasteride 2.5-5mg daily, and spironolactone 25-50mg/day.  Neither have been approved for this use, but they have been shown to be effective in published reports.
Patients who are Insulin resistant, etc. Pre-diabetics, frequently have increased "free" testosterone.  Glucophage (metformin) may help this subset of patients, who often have pcos.

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