Will pulling facial hair become thicker and thicker

Pulling out facial hair usually does not cause hair to become thicker, but it may stimulate hair follicles and cause a temporary visual illusion of thickening. The thickness of hair is mainly determined by the size of hair follicles and hormone levels, and external removal will not change the structure of hair follicles. When hair is pulled out and regrows, the tips of newly grown hair may appear rough and hard due to a neat cross-section, which is actually a tactile and visual error. Hair follicle stem cells determine the diameter and growth cycle of hair. Repeated hair removal may trigger mild inflammatory reactions, but it does not promote the secretion of more androgens or the enlargement of hair follicle cavities. Frequent plucking of hair in the short term may cause tissue edema around the hair follicle, making the hair roots appear more prominent on the surface of the skin. In rare cases, long-term violent hair removal may damage the neurovascular network around hair follicles, leading to local microcirculatory disorders and potentially causing malnutrition and thinning of hair. If using unclean tools to remove hair, it may also induce folliculitis, resulting in secondary problems such as redness, swelling, and pain. Individuals with special constitutions, such as those with polycystic ovary syndrome, may have hair problems caused by hormonal imbalances and require medical treatment for the underlying condition rather than relying on hair removal.

It is recommended to use mild hair removal methods such as laser hair removal or home IPL instruments, which target the destruction of melanin in hair follicles through photothermal action without stimulating the epidermis. Daily use of skincare products containing grape seed extract or soy isoflavones can help regulate local hormone activity. After hair removal, apply repair products containing panthenol or centella asiatica in a timely manner to soothe the skin and avoid using alcohol based astringent water to stimulate hair follicles. If persistent erythema or abnormal hair growth is found in the hair removal area, physical removal should be stopped promptly and a dermatologist should be consulted.