Estheticians Guide To Hirsutism

This condition appears in the ASCP SkinPro app

What is Hirsutism?

Excessive dark, terminal hair growth primarily in females, most often in the areas of the upper lip and chin but can affect other areas of the face or body. 

What Should I Know About Hirsutism?

• Most often appears as dark hair growth on the upper lip and chin areas. 
• Hair is sometimes soft but often coarse, depending on the diameter of the hair.
• Caused by excessive male hormone, and may be associated with menopause, puberty, side effects of birth control pills, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or other diseases including those of the female organs and adrenal glands.

Treatment Considerations for Hirsutism

• Esthetic treatments for hirsutism may include waxing, laser, or electrolysis, depending on licensure. 
• Clients who have excessive or nonresponsive conditions should be referred to a physician.

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ASCP SkinPro

Included with ASCP membership, ASCP SkinPro is designed to aid in skin analysis by putting the essential knowledge of contraindications for common skin-related conditions and ingredients at your fingertips—now with 24 new conditions and 38 new ingredients. Members can log in for access or go directly to the app.

The ASCP team sourced information from a variety of clinical journals and worked with Dr. Mark Lees, author of Skin Care: Beyond the Basics and a longtime contributor to ASCP Skin Deep magazine, to bring it all together.

HOW DO ESTHETICIANS USE ASCP SKINPRO?

• During consultation: Your client mentions a condition or ingredient allergy during the intake process and want to contraindications.
• During skin analysis: You observe a skin condition and want to make a quick decision about the best treatment.
• While retailing: You’re about to recommend a product for your client, but you want to confirm the contraindications and ensure the product will perform as needed. 

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