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weird "hairy" question
Uhm, okey..don't get grossed out or anything. But I need help. I'm a female, and most females are expected to shave everything and have no hair. Well, I have hair. Lot's of it. I shave my legs and armpits, and mustach, and everything ofcourse..but lately I've noticed I have hair on my back and stomach and chest, and it grosses me out. And I can't wear the clothes I want to wear, and I can't stop crying about how insecure it makes me feel. So what do I do? I can't shave for obcious reasons, and if i tweeze or use an "epilator" I'll get ingrowns (or whatever they're called) right? Maybe you can get rid of ingrowns or something? Just help me please because I honestly FEAR summer-season now :'(
thank you.
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Before you attempt to remove the hair, go to your family Dr to make sure you have nothing medically wrong that is causing excessive hair growth.
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There are 2 types of hair on the body, vellus hairs which are short, fine and colorless and terminal hairs which are long, coarse, colored and, in certain areas of the body, responsive to hormonal influence (androgens).
The adrenal gland and the ovaries normally make androgens, (male hormones). In normal amounts, androgens cause acne and the appearance of terminal hair on the extremities, armpits and pubic area at the time of puberty.
In women with excessive hair growth, the hair follicles are sensitive to androgens which may cause hairs to change from vellus to terminal hairs. Once a vellus hair becomes a terminal hair, it usually does not change back. If a woman’s androgen level is very high, she may experience male pattern balding, decreased breast size, and a deepening of her voice.
Both hirsutism and virulism are caused by excess androgen secretion or increased sensitivity of the hair follicle to normal levels of androgens. Additionally, some medications that have similar characteristics as androgens may cause excessive hair growth.
Common causes of this can be ethnic origin, PCOS, (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), Tumours, late onset Hyperplasia or Cushing Syndrome.
A doctor will be able to test you to see what the cause is and arrange any treatment that may be necessary. The hair distribution you describe does seem to indicate Hirsutism, from medication to cosmetic therapy. The sooner you act the more that can be done about it. So make an appointment as soon as you can and good luck.
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It's okay... I have the same problem. A lot of people have hair on their back, stomach and chest. A lot of people don't notice it, it's not like they are examing you.
Just focux on the legs, armpits, etc. Those are more noticeable.
If you shave anywhere else.. The hair will go back more noticeable. And tweezing.. just hurts.
You can get that.. laser treatment, you can wax?
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Hi
Have you ever heard of body sugaring? It's similar to waxing only it's 100% natural, so your skin won't burn or tear.
I own my own body sugaring business, and I have a few teen girls with your problem. I would reccommend that you talk to your doctor first. Maybe there's something medical that he/she can help you with.
If not, then you should give body sugaring a try. It get's rid of the hair for weeks at a time, and doesn't leave ingrown hairs. It is a little bit painful, but according to my clients, totally worth it. You could always try it once and see if it's something you want to continue doing.
Good luck,
Brenda
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ok depending on your age, i suggest you go to a doctors office and have laser hair removal. this is probably the only other way to get rid of hair on your back and etc. if you dont want to shave. my mom is a specialist in laser hair removal and it removes hair permantly. it might be a little costly but its nothing more than a pinch going up and down your back. it has 3 pulses in one milisecond (extremely fast) and it feels like a small rubber band being flicked at you. no big deal. it might be hard to wear the clothes you want to wear if you dont get rid of it. i think laser is the way to go because you would never have to worry about the hair again.
hope i helped =)
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