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Women and Unwanted Hair

by M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D.; co-published with Your Health Press

92 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #01-0290; ISBN 1-55212-888-1; US$19.95, C$22.95, EUR16.50, £11.50

Women and Unwanted Hair examines the reasons why unwanted hair grows, and the best ways to treat and remove it.

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About the Book The first book on the most embarrassing beauty problem faced by millions of women worldwide. Learn why unwanted hair grows, from your brows to your toes, and the best ways to treat and/or remove it. This book gives you detailed information on all hair removal methods, with chapters devoted to electrolysis (the only permanent solution), laser treatment and pubic hair removal. And, you'll find complete information on the newest hair reduction cream, Vaniqa. M. Sara Rosenthal also explains that for many women, unwanted hair growth is the result of a hormonal imbalance, and outlines the range of hormonal disorders that can cause excessive hair growth and the treatment options available. Women and Unwanted Hair teaches women what NOT to do, as there are many popular removal methods that actually worsen the problem and encourage hair growth. M. Sara Rosenthal also delves into an issue you won't read about it any women's health or beauty magazine: that of body image and unwanted hair. She believes unwanted hair is a health and social issue for women - not just a cosmetic one - since it can contribute to larger problems of low self-esteem and depression. Women and Unwanted Hair provides not only solutions and answers, but validation as well.

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About the Author Dr. M. Sara Rosenthal completed her Ph.D. in sociology and bioethics at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics and is the author of more than 25 widely recommended health books. She is currently an assistant professor of bioethics in the Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For more information, visit www.sarahealth.com.

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Sample Excerpt - From Chapter One

The Many Reasons Unwanted Hair Grows

The term "unwanted hair" refers to hair growth in areas on the body that are considered to be either culturally unacceptable, or unattractive. The color of the unwanted hair is also key; the darker it is, the more visible - which makes it more of a problem for dark haired women than for fair haired women. There is also a distinction between normal hair growth in undesirable areas (meaning, hair that is "supposed to be there") and abnormal hair growth in undesirable areas (meaning, hair that is "not supposed to be there"). Hair on the legs, arms and underarm area, as well as fine hair on the upper lip and around the hairline on the sides of face (the "sideburn" area) may be unwanted and undesirable, but it's perfectly normal. Thick, bushy eyebrows also fall into this category. These hairs will feel coarser if you pluck them or shave them because of the blunt edge a razor leaves. (See chapter 2.)

If you are dark haired, the fine hair on the upper lip or around the hairline may feel "abnormal" but it's not; it's merely visible. Next time you're in the company of a true blonde, you may notice similar hair growth on her upper lip or hairline, but since this fine hair is blonde, it's not visible or stigmatizing. Caucasian women of Mediterranean or European origin (Italian, Greek, Jewish, etc.) are typically "blessed" with healthy hair growth in these areas. In fact in many European countries, women do not remove this hair; it's considered culturally acceptable to do nothing about hair on the legs, forearms, underarms, upper lip, and fine "sideburns." (A few hairs around the nipples after puberty are considered normal, too.)

In ancient India, the thin line of dark hair on the upper abdomen, called the romaraji, was considered a mark of great beauty. And in Mexico, artist Frieda Kahlo frequently painted self-portraits revealing all of her facial and body hair. So, what's important to understand is that there are many versions of "normal."

Excessive hair around the nipples, on the face (commonly around the chin or as an extension of the hairline), and thick body hair on the torso (often an extension of the pubic hair line) or back, or "male-patterned" hair elsewhere on the body is considered to be abnormal hair growth for women, although it is extremely common. Usually hair that grows in these areas has hormonal causes, and is known in clinical circles as "hirsutism" (pronounced her-suit-ism).

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