Body hair everywhere? What kind of doctor do I need to see?

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Hello, I am 20 years old female and I'm covered with body hair. Most are dark but short and fine. Was like that since I hit puberty. I went to the doctors and can't find anything wrong with me. I did some research and found out that my pores could be sensitive to testosterone causing it to grow hair. If I have that how will I know? What kind of tests will I have to do? Also is it curable or treatable? What kind of doctor do I need to see?

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

I would start by seeing your primary care physician or your gynecologist to see if you have a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome.  This is a condition which can be diagnosed with blood testing.  If there is an underlying hormonal imbalance this needs to be corrected before you undergo laser treatment.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in laser hair removal and we often see women who need to be evaluated for PCOS to determine if there are hormonal causes of their excessive hair. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

Thank you for your
question. I advise you to meet with an Endocrinologist, who can run hormone
testing. If the hair growth cannot be medically explained, then it’s a genetic
condition. If not, then you would be a candidate for laser hair removal. Our
advanced technology Gentlelase, works best for candidates with dark hair for
laser hair removal. You must avoid electrolysis, plucking or waxing hair prior
6 weeks before prior treatment, in order to achieve the best/efficient results.

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