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I need to shave almost everywhere.
I have PCOS and I'm trying to take care of it, but in themeantime I have to shave my face, neck, and upper part of my chest. I'm a girl. They're little hairs, not like men's. But I still have to shave, every day..maybe even twice. I'm tired of it but I don't have any money to pay for electrolysis or get it waxed every week. I'm hoping someone can tell me ways I can control it, or at least tell me how I can irritate my skin less so it won't be red. I feel unattractive and gross.
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There is a product called the No No Hair Trimer. it gets rig of hair and if you use it a lot the hair will go away completely.
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I also suffered PCOS
I am fortunate enough to have a family member who is an Electrologist though but here some advice I was given.
Don't ever shave anything besides your armpits and legs, Although hair is very bothersome it will only make the problem worse.
Another factor given to me from the doctors is many of us with PCOS need to be careful when it comes toc certain foods. Many fatty, greasy foods will only cause our skin to be more prone to hair growth and acne. Try to avoid the fatty, greasy stuff.
Exercise, It will help with our hormones and bring PCOS syntomes to be less severe.
There are many other options but shaving is definitely not one that is recommended. It can cause the hair to grow in faster and thicker.
Now for a solution, Try using no no hair remover. I heard that it was safe and effective. Just avoid using the razor. If it becomes a serious problem, Try visiting a Gynecologist who can possibly prescribe some hormone pills to help lessen the severity of the problem.
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I wish I had an answer for you since besides being a hygiene problem. I am sure having facial hair that needs to be shaved is also an embarrassment.
I do though have a suggestion as to where an answer may come from. The cause of the problem is most likely the hormones in the medication you are taking. Now I am not a doctor and even if I were I could not make any type of determination based just on what you have written here. What I suggest is you talk with your prescribing doctor about this side effects of your current medication.
What you want to ask the doctor is:
1) is this normal for the treatment you are receiving?
2) If so Why?
3) Are there different medications that may be just as effective without this side effect?
4) If so what are the pros and cons of this other medication.
Regardless of your age, unless you are under 14, you have every right to question your doctor about how you are being treated and the different treatments available to you. If you are under 14 you may have to have a parent ask. You can and should be very much engaged in your own medical treatment. Long gone are the days of a doctor telling a patient; "trust me I know what is best for you."
If your doctor will not discuss with you the what and why of how you are being treated. Then seeking a second opinion from another doctor is in order. Insurance companies will pay for second opinion and even third opinions if need be.
When I need to see a new doctor, a specialist of some type. I always research then on the web. While I cannot find out just where they ranked in their class. I look to see what medical school they went to. Where they did their internship and residency. For specialists I also look to see where they did their fellowship and if they are Board Certified in their chosen field. I look for top medical schools and teaching hospitals. Those doctors that get there training at these hospitals generally are at the top of their class.
This generally mean I end up finding a bright young doctor who is still into the practice of medicine. Someone who is also looking to build their practice and is willing to search for answers.
I was disabled in an auto accident and have needed to seek out doctors to try and correct my injuries. While what I have told you is generally what I look for, I have also gotten lucky and found one of the top 5 neurosurgeons in the country to examine and treat me. You don't gain that ranking without years of practice, so it can go both ways. Though you have to do the research to find these doctors.
This is called being proactive in your own health care.
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