Question 1

is there a medical treatment for excessive body hair?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

expert opinions? is there any cure to reduce excess body hair?

Accepted Answer

Your optinos: Trusting you're a male naturally "blessed" with a lot of body hair. Most other men are at least a little bit jealous, and many hairy guys love it, but it's your choice (and your partner's, if you've got somebody). There's a whole culture of "manscaping" with trimming and even styling of body hair. Shaving, waxing, and (if you're sure) electrolysis / lasers are all options for you.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

is excess body hair a medical problem?

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Could be : Areyou male or female?  It could be hereditary. See your doctor for treatment and evaluation.

Question 5

how can i manage excess body hair in pregnancy?

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Hair remover: It it due to the high levels of Progesterone which acts like a male hormone.  It can cause hair growth.

Question 6

can protein shakes cause excessive body hair?

Accepted Answer

No: Chances are that you're a young man who's hitting the gym and that's a good thing. How much body hair you get is genetic and you'll know by your early 20's. It's "excessive" only if you don't like it -- and that's your business. Shaving, waxing, or electrolysis / lasers are your options -- the latter only if you've found your life partner and it's the right choice for you both.

Question 7

23 yr.not overweight(115lbs, 5"3'). get periods 10-11 times a year. they are always late but they usually come. excessive body hair. could i have pcod?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Most, but definitely not all, women w/pcos are overweight = but up to 30% of women are estimated to have some degree of pcos, so there are some of normal weight. Check w/your doctor.

Question 8

how does one deal with excessive body hair?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what could be causing dark excessive body hair?

Accepted Answer

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 10

do any men find excessive body hair attractive at all?

Accepted Answer

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.

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