The Long Hair Community

Kittee · December 14th, 2006, 06:39 AM

*Sitting here with stinky hair removal creme slathered on my face*

Got ya =)

But seriously...any one else have horrible issues with hair growth on their chin or neck?

In the last year I've suddenly started growing a "beard!"

Only thing I find that works is using that nasty Nair creme. Shaving makes it worse..to much hair to pluck, and wax is too dang messy.

Any tips or suggestions? (Or am I the only 27yr old with this problem?) =(

harley mama · December 14th, 2006, 06:52 AM

I had a friend that had the same problem. She went through several lazar treatments and it helped her.

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."
- Albert Einstein

pookatrina · December 14th, 2006, 07:13 AM

My roommate has done a few laser treatments & it's almost all gone. Prob need 1 more.

spidermom · December 14th, 2006, 07:15 AM

I've noticed that I've got a lot more eyebrow hairs than I used to. Some of them grow right down next to my eyelashes. It's becoming a real pain (literally). OUCH!

Jessica Trapp · December 14th, 2006, 07:20 AM

I had mine lasered recently. It hurt like %$*^$(&$! But it was worth it.

jes

joeyemma · December 14th, 2006, 08:57 AM

It might sound silly, but how are your periods?

Hair on your face can be a symptom of polycystic ovary disease, which loads of women have, and can be treated really easily.

I'd mention it to your doctor next time you go.

anniefish · December 14th, 2006, 08:58 AM

I thread the hair on my face. The only problems in the beginning were the pain (but I'm used to that now and it doesn't hurt as much) and the technique (just takes practice). It's fast too--if I wake up in the morning and notice some hairs growing in, it takes me five minutes at the most to do my upper lip and chin.

cindy58 · December 14th, 2006, 10:15 AM

After my shower the other night I was putting on moisturizer in front of a magnified mirror -- I noticed a couple of absurdedly long hairs near the side of my mouth. I plucked them, thinking they reminded me way too much of my cat's whiskers!

I have some real interesting eyebrow hairs too.

Ah, the joys of maturity.

Isilme · December 14th, 2006, 10:23 AM

maybe you could buy one of those epilators? I have thought about it as I have quite much hair on my legs...

Miuku · December 14th, 2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kittee

Any tips or suggestions? (Or am I the only 27yr old with this problem?) =(

I thought about half of 27-year-olds have this problem.

Assuming that you are female, you really should mention this to your gynecologist.

I had this problem, got rid of it by electrolysis. Still have to go for touchups every once in a while.

For some people laser works better, for some worse.

Miuku

Madam Librarian · December 14th, 2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyemma

It might sound silly, but how are your periods?

Hair on your face can be a symptom of polycystic ovary disease, which loads of women have, and can be treated really easily.

I'd mention it to your doctor next time you go.

Seconded. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and hirsutism is one of my symptoms. I have fuzz all along my cheeks and a couple 'man hairs' on my chin. Since starting treatment (birth control which I have taken for years, and Spironolactone for acne) I still have the cheek fuzz, but the 'man hairs' have all but disappeared. I can't remember the last time I had to pluck one. I have only been taking the Spiro for almost 4 months now, so I don't know if this is enough time for it to work on the cheek fuzz, if it ever will. I plan to try epilating it once I get the time.

The hirsutism, acne, and history of irregular periods was all it took for my endocrinologist to diagnose PCOS. Some will check hormone levels (mine were skewed anyway due to the b/c and Spiro, so this didn't enter into the diagnosis in my particular case) or ultrasound your ovaries. It is worth looking into, as PCOS is a major cause of infertility (if you are wanting children) and is also linked to insulin resistance.

JennyP · December 14th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Ditto Madam Librarian.

I started getting facial hair in high school, and now I'm to the point where I just shave. I am going to be getting laser treatment when I'm done breastfeeding. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

I tried spironalactone and it dehydrated me so much I had to stop.

If I were you, (and this is just my opinion) I would find another method besides Nair. It's just as hard on your skin as it is the hair, and within a few years, you will see a difference in the skin that you regularly put it on. It will look older than your other skin. I've seen this phenomenon in a couple of women I know.

I feel your pain, though. Being the bearded lady really sucks.

rasarani · December 14th, 2006, 05:33 PM

I have had plenty of facial hair since pueberty. I thread my eyebrows and upper lip every weekend. I also bleach the hairs on my face with Jolen creme bleach, comes in a tourqoise colored box. I have finals right now and haven't been paying attention to such grooming adn looked in the mirror and jumped when I saw a bear!!! You are not the only one!

Kittee · December 14th, 2006, 05:33 PM

Interesting. Thank you everyone for your ideas, thoughts and support.

I have alot of problems with my period cycle and although I have been to a gyno in the last year (pap normal etc.) this is still something to consider. I have alot problem with my thyriod also. =( So I can't loose weight, now I'm growing a beard...but at least my hair is beautiful and long. LOL

alligatorbaby23 · December 14th, 2006, 08:16 PM

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