This document discusses different types of unwanted or excessive hair growth. It defines hirsutism as excessive male-pattern hair growth in females, usually on the face and body, caused by high androgen levels. It can be treated with electrolysis. Hypertrichosis is defined as a general overgrowth of body hair affecting the entire surface in both sexes, which is not hormone-dependent but due to genetics. In severe cases it is known as "werewolf syndrome" and may not be treatable with electrolysis due to high hair density. The document provides diagrams showing common areas of hair growth for hirsutism.

1. Epilation Theory
Hirsutism
Hypertrichosis

2. Introduction…
 Your hair performs three functions – it
protects you, regulates your temperature and
acts as adornment.

3. 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!!!

4. 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!

5. Hirsutism

6. Hirsutism

7. Hirsutism
 The diagram shows
where hirstusim usually
occurs.
 Notice this is where hair
is more dominant in
males.

8. 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 severe
cases
Is not usually treated with Electrolysis due
to the density of growth!

9. Hypertrichosis

10. Hypertrichosis

11. Hypertrichosis – ‘Werewolf Syndrome’

12. Hypertrichosis – ‘Werewolf Syndrome’