Will pulling facial hair become thicker and thicker

Pulling out facial hair generally does not cause hair to become thicker, but it may stimulate hair follicles and cause other problems. The thickening of hair is more related to hormone levels and genetic factors, and repeated removal may cause hair follicle damage or hair regrowth. Frequent removal of facial hair may cause mechanical stimulation to hair follicles, resulting in a thicker and harder cross-section of the hair in the short term, which is actually a cross-sectional optical illusion. The structure of hair follicles determines the thickness of hair growth, and external force extraction cannot change their physiological characteristics. However, violent hair removal may lead to folliculitis or damage to dermal papilla cells, which can actually affect the normal growth cycle. People with sensitive skin are prone to redness, swelling, and even pigmentation after hair removal. In rare cases, long-term repeated hair removal may stimulate local hair follicles to enter an abnormal proliferative state, manifested as hair hardening or darkening in color. If patients with endocrine disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome have increased body hair, hormone levels should be checked instead of attributing it to hair pulling behavior. Physical methods such as hair removal wax and tweezers cannot eradicate hair, while optical hair removal devices can effectively inhibit hair growth for a longer period of time.

It is recommended to choose a gentle hair removal method such as razor trimming in daily life to avoid frequent stimulation of hair follicles. Timely use soothing skincare products after hair removal to reduce the risk of skin sensitivity. If there is persistent redness and swelling of hair follicles or abnormal hair growth, it is necessary to seek medical attention to check hormone levels and the health status of hair follicles. Keeping the skin clean and moderately moisturized can help reduce potential irritation caused by hair pulling.