Women and Unwanted Hair (Paperback)

by M. Sara Rosenthal; Ph.D. (Author)

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Product Description
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.

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Your Health Press; 1 edition (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552128881
• ISBN-13: 978-1552128886
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,179,801 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for PCOS, November 18, 2004

By	Teresa S. (NY) - See all my reviews

I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and for years I've been battling a really horrible side-effect: hair on my face! I've used all the hair removal products out there and it is an ongoing battle for me and many PCOS sufferers I know. Women and Unwanted Hair is a great book. It explains why this hair growth happens for all the hormonal reasons, and then step by step explains how to get rid of it! Most of all, having this book is comforting because it makes me feel like I'm not all alone with this problem. The advice is straightforward. This problem isn't going to go away, but because of this book, I've decided to look into electrology as a solution.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, Unbiased, and Readable Book on Hair Removal for Women, January 20, 2007

By	M. Schwinn (Huber Heights, OH, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Women afflicted with excess hair because of hormonal problems will find this book especially useful, since about a third of the book deals with hormone treatments (including contraceptives) as a treatment. However, there's a wealth of information for the reader who is merely interested in the various hair-removal options:

> An overview chapter summarizes all the methods of hair removal (including a couple I'd never heard of) and the best areas for each method.

> There's a separate and detailed chapter on electrolysis that discusses what to expect in terms of results and costs, how painful it is, and safety factors.

> Laser treatment also gets its own chapter, with a realistic assessment of costs and results.

> The author even tackles the generally-taboo subject of pubic hair removal: why it's currently in fashion, the best methods, and who should avoid this.

> Unique to the subject is the author's final chapter: the psychological effects of excess or unwanted body hair.

Whenever the author presents scientific material (for example, on how the hair is structured and grows), she does so in a clear, understandable way. Though the book isn't long, it's packed with information and answered every question I had on hair removal and presented some facts I'd never seen elsewhere. I found it invaluable in making a decision about pursuing either electrolysis or laser treatment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, January 24, 2007

By	M. F. Richards (Minneola, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It has some good info, but is way too small! If you want a general idea about different hair removal techniques get it. They need an updated version to cover the newer hair removal techniques.