For some men, having a beard is a mark of distinction. But for women, excess facial hair can be embarrassing. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 40 million women in the U.S. experience unwanted, excessive facial hair.
Signs usually appear during the childbearing years.
Several different methods can be used to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body. The most common method of hair removal is shaving, but it must often be done daily. Bleaching removes the dark color and makes the hair less visible. But bleach products can be irritating to the skin. Depilatories are chemicals which dissolve the protein in the hair, causing the hair to fall out.