Why nipples appear long, stiff hair



Hirsutism – excessive growth of thermal hair. If the area of the nipples appeared hard and long hair is more of a cosmetic problem that can.

Unfortunately, the growth of hair around the nipples is just the result of a more serious illness. The most common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal hyperplasia, presence of tumors in the ovaries or adrenal glands, obesity, diabetes type II diabetes and diseases, against which there is a significant increase in cortisol levels.

Often the cause of hair around the nipple is the intake of anabolic steroids, corticosteroids, interferons, cyclosporine. When the examination of hirsutism, a woman should inform the doctor the gynecologist-endocrinologist about all medicines that she has taken or is taking at the moment.


Rarely enough hair in the area of the nipples grow because idiopathic hirsutism. In this case, medicine can't give a precise definition of increased sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

How to get rid of long hair on the nipple



Directly to get rid of hair on the nipple can in a beauty salon. You will hold a laser or electric hair removal. Do not own to pluck, tweeze, cut or shave hair on your nipples.

Remember, thermal hair – it's very hard improper removal you may injure the delicate skin of the nipple. Besides, after depilation it is necessary to carefully handle the place from which you removed the hair. This will help to avoid negative consequences in the form of inflammation and suppuration.

The hair never appeared in the area of the nipples, the doctor will prescribe you hormonal drugs that will help to eliminate excessive amounts of androgens also normalize the levels of estrogen.

To take any pharmaceuticals that help normalize hormones, it is possible only on prescription, which will be based on the results of the medical examination. Self-medication does not give desired results and can be dangerous to your health.

After treatment you will undergo re-examination. If the level of androgens does not exceed the maximum allowable levels, the treatment is considered successful. Some women throughout their life to take drugs, helping to normalize hormones.