excess hair growth

I had surgery to fix my broken radius and ulna, a plate was inserted and it's been in a half cast for 2 months.  That arm has excessive hair growing on the broken area...is this because of the tensor/fiberglass cast covering or a result of the surgery and the plate being in my arm?  Is there anything I can do to reduce the hair growth?

[DrNavneetMD]

Hi,
The remodeling process that occurs in localized areas on endosteal bone surfaces shares many features in common with the mammalian hair cycle
In both, there are phases of resorption or regeneration, a transition phase, and then a phase of growth, termed anagen in the hair follicle, and formation in the bone remodeling cycle. Furthermore, these processes both use the same molecular mechanisms. Proteasome inhibitors, which enhance bone formation by effects on these cascades stimulate hair growth , they do so by effects on similar or identical molecular targets
Please consult your dermatologist for the best viable option.

Best

[Steph345]

With fractured elbow and had operation - now with metal wire holding bones together.  But after 6 weeka excess hair was growing in the damaged area.  I am under physio at present.  I have been told Vit C may help and also rubbing the area regularly to stimulte it with a towel or flannel.  Any suggestions.

Stephanie