Is there a natural way to remove hair on a 10 year old girl?



The condition of having excessive body hair is known as hirsutism. You should know that this is not a serious medical condition and does not have any major effects on the body. However the existence of excessive hair can largely dampen your spirit of self confidence especially if you are a girl. Having excessive body hair at this age would definitely cause concern and therefore there are many ways through which you can control the situation. There are both chemical and natural hair removal remedies that you could use to treat the condition.

It is recommended that since it is for your child, you refrain from using chemicals and stick to the natural remedies for hair removal. This could be rather time consuming but will show wonderful results with no side effects. One of the best and most highly recommended natural hair removal remedies is to add together chickpeas lentil soup flour or even chickpea flour and some water to make a paste that should be applied over the affected areas and allowed to dry. Once it has dried, scrape the hard crust off and wash the area with warm water. Hair removal creams are easy to purchase over the counter at any local medical store, although it is important to check it for any kind of reaction with your skin.

answered by M W

Are there any simple home remedies for hair removal?

Hair forms on the skin all over the body and serves important functions associated with the health of the body including the important function of thermoregulation. Hair tends to form on the head of the individual and in areas under the armpits and the crotch region. It is also common for hair to form on the limbs, face and back. Some people, specifically women, wish to remove hair from various parts of their bodies.

One of the good home remedies for hair removal involves the use of turmeric powder and gram flour. These ingredients can be mixed with a little water to form a paste. The past can be applied to the skin, especially around the face. Once this has dried, one can rub it off without too much force. This should help to remove some of the facial hair. One can subsequently wash the face with cool water. Hair removal techniques such as shaving or waxing can also be done at home using home based products. There are some options such as laser treatment which can be used as permanent hair removal methods. However, these can cause serious long lasting damage to the skin and must therefore be avoided.

answered by G R

How do I get rid of facial hair at home?

Hirsutusm has become a rather common problem affecting a number of people all around the world. The need to get rid of facial hair naturally or with the use of chemicals has been growing steadily due to the importance placed on the physical appearance and beauty of the person. A lot of people are now looking at various cosmetic treatments to the give their body the necessary beauty treatment it requires. You could also be easily fooled by these cosmetic and chemical procedures and it is necessary that you stay aware of the long and short term side effects of various chemical procedures.

However, there are a number of home remedies that will help to get rid of facial hair naturally that have been developed all over the world. One of the most highly regarded and widely respected home remedies is to simply mix some honey and lemon juice and apply it to the affected areas. Leave this on for 15- 20 minutes and then wash it off. You could also mix some sugar, lemon juice and water and apply the paste on the areas affected and wash it off after 10 -15 minutes. The sugar granules help in getting off the dead skin and hair on the body. Permanent hair removal techniques include laser technique and surgeries that are expensive and have major side effects.

answered by G M

What are the causes for excessive hair growth in children?

Excessive body hair growth is something that most people all over the world consider to be aesthetically very unappealing. Hirsutism is a common condition that affects a large number of women all over the world. This condition is characterized by women having excessive facial and body hair. The condition becomes more of a problem because not only is the hair growth excessive, but the hair is also very coarse and thick. One of the major excessive hair growth causes is the presence of a high level of male sex hormones in the woman's body. This is a hormonal problem and thus difficult to treat completely. However there are remedies that help in eliminating the hair without really aggravating the condition.

Other causes of excessive hair growth in women include certain other medical conditions. Cushings disease syndrome and tumors on the adrenal glands or ovaries. Intake of certain medication can also affect the hormonal balance in the body leading to side effects of excessive hair growth. It is necessary to rightly determine the cause of the condition in order to seek proper treatment for the excessive growth of hair on the body. Your doctor can also help you by providing suitable medication.

answered by S S

Ten years is a young age even to think of removing hair with the help of a razor or waxing. You can lessen the hair with the following home remedy - Mix chickpeas lentil soup flour or chickpea flour with water and make a smooth paste. Apply this paste and let it dry. After it dries rub and scrap it off gently and then wash the area. This will help to remove the thin hair from the skin.

answered by S P


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