Hair on the back of girls. Photo, what to do

Hypertrichosis (werewolf syndrome) is a disease characterized by the appearance of excess hair in places where it should not be. The disease occurs in a person regardless of age and gender. Fluffy hair spreads throughout the body, gradually becoming coarse and dark. The hair on the back of girls appears as a result of a serious pathological cause that must be detected in a timely manner.

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In medicine, hypertrichosis is distinguished depending on the provoking source and taking into account the course of pathological processes.

Generalized hypertrichosis

This type of disease is also called common, since the pathology is characterized by excessive growth of unwanted hair throughout the body.

There are the following subspecies of the disease:

Name	Description
Congenital	A rare form of the disease, the entire body of the child is covered with hair, the length of which reaches 10 cm. The main provoking reason is the negative impact on the body of the expectant mother (abuse of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, the use of drugs without doctor's prescriptions).
Acquired	A pathological condition characterized by the appearance of hair in places where previously there was none at all. The provoking causes are malignant processes, hepatitis, porphyria. The same goes for taking certain medications incorrectly.
Universal	Hypertrichosis develops in places where there are already thin hairs. As the disease progresses, they thicken, and their growth also increases.
Puberty hypertrichosis	Normal physiological condition in which hair grows slowly and without pathological changes. In healthy children, after the end of puberty, the physiological state is restored on its own.

To determine generalized hypertrichosis, a comprehensive diagnosis will help, which the specialized doctor will prescribe to the patient.

Localized hypertrichosis

The second name of the pathology is local hypertrichosis. The disease is characterized by increased hair growth in a certain area on the human body.

In medicine, the following subspecies are distinguished:

Name	Description
Congenital	Hair 10 cm long grows in places that are not typical for this phenomenon (elbows, along the spine, tailbone).
Acquired hypertrichosis	The disease occurs against the background of other concomitant pathologies or as a result of negative effects on a certain part of the body for a long time.

More often, the disease is provoked by chronic diseases, mechanical and chemical damage.

Stages and degrees

The hair on the back of girls is not always the result of pathological processes. In some situations, increased hair growth is observed taking into account the physiological characteristics of the body.

The degree and development of hypertrichosis helps to determine the special Ferriman-Gollway scale:

Name	Description
0 (zero) degree	There are no pathological places where excessive hair growth is present.
4 degree	Hair grows vigorously and quickly, becomes thick and takes on a dark shade.

The Ferriman-Gollway scale is used to determine the degree of hypertrichosis in the upper lip, abdomen, and back. The same goes for the chest, pubis, arms, and inner thighs. The maximum number of points after testing indicates the development of a serious pathology in the woman's body.

Symptoms and Signs

Hypertrichosis is accompanied by increased hair growth in places on the body where they should not be. In this case, the pathological condition is also characterized by concomitant clinical symptoms, which will help to suspect violations and promptly go to the hospital:

• rashes, acne appear on the skin;
• hair falls out intensively, especially in the region of the crown;
• a person has extra pounds, which indicates the development of varying degrees of obesity;
• oily skin increases, in some situations seborrhea appears;
• the woman does not ovulate;
• the menstrual cycle is disrupted, which is why menstruation occurs with a delay or are completely absent;
• chin hair grows intensively;
• weakness appears in the lower and upper limbs;
• hair covers the nasolabial folds;
• sensitivity is disturbed;
• hair grows vigorously on the back, in the lumbar region, chest and mammary glands;
• eyebrows grow too quickly, they are spliced ​​together.

The resulting birthmarks with tufts of hair indicate the development of hypertrichosis. The disease in most cases signals the presence of serious pathologies that are dangerous to human health. These can be hidden oncological processes, not diagnosed craniocerebral trauma, dermatomycosis.

Causes

The hair on the back of girls does not arise as a result of physiological characteristics.

The provoking factor is a hereditary predisposition or pathological processes:

Name	Description
Ovarian damage	Dysfunction of the paired organ occurs due to polycystic disease, against the background of malignant or benign processes. With damage to the ovaries, a woman in some situations does not ovulate. Possible concomitant pathologies act as a provoking factor.
Problems with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland	These organs are responsible for the production of various hormones in a woman's body.
Adrenal gland damage	Pathological processes provoke tumors, congenital or acquired diseases of the paired gland.
Hereditary predisposition	Changes affect certain chromosomal features, resulting in increased production of male sex hormones.
Medications	Long-term treatment with some medicines provokes the appearance of excessive hairiness on the woman's body. This is especially true for drugs that contain hormones (androgens, corticosteroids).
Idiopathic syndrome	A disease that manifests itself on its own. All the results of a comprehensive study show that the female body is healthy, but hair grows stronger.
Age changes	In older women, menopause occurs, which is why hormonal changes are observed. Disorders lead to the appearance of a large amount of body hair.
Pregnancy	After conception, during the period of bearing a child, increased hair growth is observed on the woman's body. This is due to a change in hormonal levels. The same goes for puberty. When a woman gives birth or a girl leaves puberty, the situation will stabilize on its own.
Puberty

Mental disorders, malignant lesions of internal organs or systems, diseases of the central nervous system also provoke the development of hypertrichosis.

Diagnostics

Girls and women need a comprehensive examination to determine the root cause of back hair. An endocrinologist, gynecologist or dermatologist deals with diagnostics and treatment. The specialist will conduct an examination and prescribe the most informative examination, taking into account the woman's complaints and symptoms in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

Comprehensive diagnostics includes the following tests:

Name	Description
General and biochemical blood test	The level of hormones and other parameters of the biological material are determined in order to identify the development of the pathological process.
Ultrasound examination (ultrasound)	The specialist examines the pelvic organs to assess their functioning and identify abnormalities, and also examines the thyroid and pancreas.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)	The most informative diagnostic methods that are used to examine the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, hypothalamus.
Computed tomogram (CT)

Comprehensive diagnostics will help differentiate the disease and select the most effective therapy regimen. In some situations, patients may need to consult other specialized doctors (genetics).

Treatment methods

Therapy in each case is selected individually, based on the results obtained after a comprehensive diagnosis. Treatment is long and difficult, a woman must strictly adhere to all the recommendations of a specialized doctor. Specially selected therapy will not help to completely get rid of the pathology, especially if it is congenital. The treatment slows down the growth of unwanted hair.

Drug therapy

Medicines are selected by a specialized doctor. Medicines are prescribed if pathological processes are detected, more often we are talking about hormonal disorders. Therefore, medications are used to restore the imbalance.

Drug group	Name	Application
Diuretic drugs	Spironolactone, Veroshpiron	The dosage of the drug depends on the patient's condition and is 50-200 mg per day. It is divided into 2-3 doses. The increase in dosage is carried out slowly, namely once a week.
5-alpha reductase enzyme inhibitor	Finasteride, Alfinal	The drug is prescribed to reduce the level of dihydrotestosterone in a person's blood. Tablets should not be crushed or chewed. Recommended to be swallowed whole and washed down with water. The standard dosage for adults is 5 mg per day. Treatment continues for an average of 6 months.

Congenital causes of the development of pathological processes or oncological diseases in the late stages or with the appearance of dangerous complications require surgical intervention.

Folk remedies

In the fight against unwanted body hair, you can use unconventional methods of healers and healers, if there are no serious contraindications. Folk remedies will not help eliminate the cause of hypertrichosis. Natural ingredients effectively remove hair. Despite their complete safety and low risk of complications, the use of prescriptions should be discussed with the attending physician. There is always the possibility of an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

There are folk remedies for external use or ingestion. Herbal decoctions help restore hormonal balance, strengthen the nervous system, and improve overall well-being.

The following remedies can help reduce the hair on the back of girls:

Name	Recipe	Application
St. John's wort	Pour 1 tbsp. dry herbs with boiling water (500 ml). Insist 5 minutes and drain. The resulting broth is divided into 2 equal parts.	The medicine should be taken orally 2 times a day, morning and evening. Drink the broth after breakfast in 40 minutes and before bedtime. The course of treatment lasts 2 weeks. Then you need to take a break for a month and you can continue therapy.
Licorice	Brew 1 tbsp. herbs with hot water (1 tbsp.). Insist 15 minutes and strain.	Ready licorice decoction should be drunk every day 1 time for 3 weeks. Take a break for 14 days and continue treatment.
Clover	Dry stems and flowers of the plant (2 tablespoons) pour boiling water (1 liter). The resulting mass is recommended to be insisted in a thermos for 12 hours. It is better to prepare the medicine in the evening. In the morning strain the broth and take it according to the scheme.	Patients with hypertrichosis are advised to drink the decoction 3 times a day, 0.5 tbsp., Preferably before meals 30 minutes. The course of treatment lasts 30 days. After a 2-week break, therapy can be resumed.
Geranium	Add 7-10 drops of geranium essential oil to warm water.	The bathroom should be taken 15-20 minutes. Repeat water procedures 2 times a week. The treatment lasts 2-3 months.

Many medicinal herbs have a positive effect on the functioning of the genitourinary system, purify the blood and restore the body's strength. Geranium oil activates the production of female hormones, helps to easily cope with depression. The elasticity of the skin, the work of the central nervous system is restored.

Temporary ways

If, with hypertrichosis, no pathological or hormonal disorders in the body were detected in a woman, the doctor prescribes symptomatic treatment for the patient.

To remove excess hairiness on the body, you can use temporary methods of struggle:

Name	Description
Cream	It is recommended to use the cosmetic product on an ongoing basis between mechanical hair removal procedures in order to slow down the process of hair appearance.
Shaving	A mechanical method of hair removal, which involves cutting it with a razor.
Depilation	During the procedure, a special device is used that pulls out the hairs by the roots.
Laser hair removal	A treatment method that helps fight various hairs on the body. Heat is used during the procedure. Hair follicles are processed with a laser beam, which are slowly destroyed.
Waxing, shugaring	Hair is removed with a special tool based on beeswax, which additionally contains various substances (oils, resins, paraffin, plant extracts). Sugaring involves the use of sugar paste.

Some treatments can significantly slow down the growth of unwanted hair or weaken it. A woman can independently remove facial hair with tweezers, but in most cases such actions will provoke an increase in the development of pathological processes.

Potential consequences and complications

The hair on the back of girls is not always the result of pathological processes. Physiological characteristics are the reason. But in case of illness, the problem cannot be ignored. Timely diagnosis and consultation with a doctor will help identify the cause of the pathology and start treatment.

Excess hair on a woman's body not only causes emotional discomfort, it can lead to serious complications and consequences:

• infertility;
• baldness;
• endometrial hyperplasia;
• the development of diabetes mellitus;
• hyperlipoproteinemia.

In any situation, when the first signs of hypertrichosis appear, you should not engage in self-diagnosis and treatment. You can provoke not only complications, but also a deterioration in general health.

The hair on the back of girls can be removed and their new growth can be stopped if you immediately pay attention to the present problem. It is important not to delay the visit to a specialist. Diagnostics and consultation with a doctor will help establish the cause of the pathological condition, and choose the most effective treatment. Hypertrichosis can be dealt with by identifying the main source of its development.

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