Hair in the ears: reasons for the appearance and how to get rid of

Ear hair is a common problem faced by people of all ages. Hairiness in the auricles most often occurs in men, less often in women. However, in both cases, long hairs in the ears look unaesthetic. Because of their appearance, people have complexes, so many seek to get rid of them faster. Before removing unwanted hair, you need to find out why it appears.

The active growth of hairs in the auricles can be caused by a number of reasons. Here are the main factors.

1. Genes. If a person is faced with the appearance of hair during puberty, then, most likely, the reason for their occurrence lies in a genetic predisposition. You need to pay attention to the external data of parents - if they have such a delicate problem, there are great risks that their children will face it.
2. Hormonal Disordersoccurring during puberty in girls or boys, or during a decline in sexual activity.
3. Damage to the auricle during mechanical injuries or surgical interventions.
4. "Awakening" of dormant hair follicles. Often, follicles are activated when a person tries to get rid of a barely noticeable cannon in the area of ​​the auricles.
5. Mutations arising after previous diseases or while taking certain medications.
6. Congenital diseases.

The causes of hairiness are malfunctions of the endocrine system (including high blood sugar, hypo- or hyperfunction of the thyroid gland), various types of neoplasms, infections. To find out what caused your hair to grow, you need to seek medical help.

If there is fluff in the auricle, cosmetologists and doctors do not advise to deal with it. Otherwise, the hairs can begin to grow actively, their structure will change - they will become darker, longer and harder. It is worth noting that it is unlikely that it will be possible to permanently remove unwanted vegetation. In most cases, it is only possible to get rid of the hairs for a while. To do this, you can resort to one of the methods described below.

1. Shave or remove hair with nail scissors. It is best to leave the idea of ​​cutting or shaving off the vegetation yourself - you need to ask for help from another person.
2. Using tweezers or trimmers. The method is quite painful. It is recommended to resort to it only in the case of single formations of hairs.
3. The use of compositions for depilation. It is recommended to use creams for sensitive skin types.
4. Bioepilation. To carry out the procedure on your own at home, you will need experience, as well as the presence of a wax composition or shugaring. The procedure is painful. Its essence lies in the application of a hardening composition to the hairs and the subsequent sharp removal of the hardened film.

Permanently remove hair in the ears is offered by various beauty salons and medical centers specializing in photo and laser hair removal. Due to these procedures, it will be possible to get rid of hairs that are in hard-to-reach areas. The techniques involve the use of special equipment. For complete hair removal, you will have to perform 5-10 procedures (the exact number of sessions depends on the scale of the problem). Laser hair removal has contraindications, so you should consult a specialist before performing it.

There are several tips that you can follow to significantly reduce the risk of noticeable hairs in the auricle. So:

• it is important to properly hygiene - it is not recommended to use sharp objects that can injure tissues when washing and cleaning ears;
• you should regularly visit the endocrinologist;
• when treating with hormonal drugs, strictly observe the dosage indicated in the prescription by the doctor.

Active hair growth can provoke infections and inflammatory processes in the body. That is why it is important to undergo medical examinations in a timely manner, and not to start diseases.

You can remove hair at home or in the clinic. In either case, it is worth remembering about possible contraindications. It is not recommended to get rid of hair:

• with diseases of the hearing organs (acute or chronic);
• with fungal infections of the skin of the ear canals;
• with anatomical abnormalities in the structure of the ear canal (a common problem is too narrow a passage);
• with a decrease in hearing acuity for an unexplained reason;
• in the presence of a sulfur plug.

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