Can my dermatologist help me with my hairy problem (hirsutism)?

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I have hair on my chest, neck, buttcrack, arms, legs, thighs, upper lip, bikinline, back... And hair close to my privates that are very uncomfortable and painful when i wear underwear . Help!

Adaeze Okeke, MD · Answer

If your hair is dark, you can definitely have laser hair removal. The current technology doesn't work well on white, red or blonde hair. There are also medications which can also help to lessen hair growth. You may need to work with your primary care physican or OB/GYN in conjunction with a laser hair removal clinic to maximize your results. Best of luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal is a great options when it comes to hairy situations. It will take a series of treatments to decrease the hair follicles, and this should be performed by an expert cosmetic dermatologist who is highly experienced with lasers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! You did not mention the color of your hair and skin, but nowadays we have technology to treat different hair color on different skin colors. I suggest you to look into lase hair removal. You can expect outstanding results if your hair is dark and your skin fair. Another option can be electrolysis. There are other ways to slow down hair growth with medications, such as anti-androgens. I would suggest you to make an appointment with experienced provider and seek best solution to your troubles. Best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

You did not mention the color of your hair and skin, but nowadays we have technology to treat different hair color on different skin colors. I suggest you to look into laser hair removal. You can expect outstanding results if your hair is dark and has consistency. Another option can be electrolysis. There are other ways to slow down hair growth with medications, such as anti-androgens. I would suggest you to make an appointment with experienced provider and seek best solution to your troubles. Good luck!

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and we understand your concerns.  Lasers are almost always better than IPL for Laser Hair Removal.  With PCOS & hirsutism, your struggle with hair will be an on-going battle but you should be able to see improvement.  Look for the best equipment and experience, rather than the cheapest price.Newer lasers have features built in (such as sapphire cooling tips) to make them more comfortable.  Some of the newer technology is also more efficient, allowing for lower energy settings to be used with better results and less discomfort.  For any laser treatment, safety is the most important consideration.   In our state, every new laser patient has to be seen by a medical practitioner.  At that point, they can determine if you can be safely treated with their laser.We recommend finding an experienced and reputable provider in your area with updated equipment.  Calibration and power of the laser is important for a safe, comfortable and effective treatment.  Find out what laser they will use and if it is under a maintenance contract.  If their laser isn’t calibrated on a regular basis or is underpowered, your treatment may be painful or inefficient. We can't comment on the laser you mentioned.  It doesn't have the power & features we required.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

In general, hair can be removed with laser hair removal. It is best done on light skin types with dark coarse hair. The finer hair that sometimes occurs on arms, face, neck is very hard to remove and requires many more treatments. In the pubic, underarm area, 6 treatments are needed in general.

Can my dermatologist help me with my hairy problem (hirsutism)?

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