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