ever since I was about 15, I've had a lot of facial hair on my neck and my chin. about a month or so ago, I went to have it waxed off, and it took the lady almost 2 hours to wax and pluck it all out! sometimes I shave it with a razor, but then it just grows back quicker. I'm afraid i will have a beard one day! Now its everywhere! On my cheeks, and even some hair growing out of my breasts and my chest! Is this weird or what? what should I do and how can i get rid of this problem once and for all?
2007-03-23 20:31:47 · 11 answers · asked by Yvette S 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
It can be a combination of hereditary and low estrogen levels. The best thing to do is to go to your doctor. I developed PCOS and unfortunately the "hair issue" I hate that so much came about with it. My OBGYN prescribed a birth control pill and it took care of everything.
I really have to commend everyone in here for being kind and mature about this issue for this yound lady.
2007-03-23 20:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by stitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old you are now, but facial hair on women is very common indeed.
If you've got skin that's sensitized to testosterone AND you have moderate to high testosterone levels, your hormone balance shifts towards testosterone-dominated.
If there's not too much of it, do you really need to do anything? Most guys are OK about women with, for example, a slight moustache.
If you do decide you have to do something, then there isn't a simple answer.
Facial (and also body) hair on women comes about in the same way as on men because of
1) your body being sensitized, before you were even born, to testosterone -- doesn't happen to all girls, but does to many, If your fourth (ring fingers) are longer than your index fingers than it's definitely the case.
2) your body producing high levels of testosterone
The growth rate and coarseness of the hair depends on just how much testosterone is circulating in your bloodstream.
Steer clear of bleaching -- when someone sees you against the light you'll look as if you have a glowing moustache and/or beard.
As far as removing it is concerned it's worth remembering that
* Waxing, plucking, threading, epilating all pull the hair out by the roots and where the growth is hormonally-driven can actually stimulate a dormant follicle into producing more hair quicker. They also distort the root if done repeatedly, leading to hair growing at strange angles. And you've got to let the hair grow to quite a length before you can repeat the exercise. It can also damage the skin and discolor it. Long-term use of waxing also causes bad wrinkles.
* Chemical depilatories strong enough to remove the hair are very likely to burn the skin, cause swelling and cause long-term discoloration of the skin.
* Laser is also liable to cause burning and discoloration and in any case only works effectively on a dark hair/light skin combinantion.
* Electrolysis is very liable to cause scarring and discoloration of the skin.
Which, like it or not, leaves shaving which does not damage the skin. Best done with a men's-style electric razor, the best of which, for women, are probably those from the men's range of Norelco razors (Philishave outside the US). Most women who try a men's Norelco wonder why nobody ever told them about it before.
2007-03-26 08:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Feinschmecker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All of us, even women carry testosterone. It's a natural hormone, men aren't the only ones that need it. Our bodies need it, too. You may have a testosterone inbalance. Go to your doctor and have this checked. Medication can be given to level out your testosterone/estrogen balance, but generally every woman gets some sort of facial/neck hair, however minute it may be.
2007-03-24 03:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, its natural. I have that problem all the time. But hey, once i started using the razor and waxing i knew i had to deal w/ it all the time. It gets annoying, but i don't want hair on my face all the time. What guy would love that? HAH =)
2007-03-24 03:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by Lala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've had that too also i acquired more when i started shaving them. but i stopped, i only shaved my face twice.
i advice you to stop shaving. Consult a dermatologist before it gets infected, coz once your skin gets oily, you might have acne with it. coz oil + dirt + hair follicle may lead to swelling or pimples.
You may try waxing it with a mixture of slightly cooked honey+brown sugar and calamansi or lemon.
Plus the dermatologist may advise you to take in pills, pls consult first, so that your hormones will be regulated, if dianne 35 pills (pill that regulates androgen) can cure it, oiliness and pimples will diminish definitiely.
The dermatologist knows best than you simply experimenting everything on your face. hope you'll listen to my advice. God bless.
2007-03-24 03:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, don't feel alone. I pluck mine, usually. I'm not sexually active, so I don't have to worry about anyone seeing the other body hair... I guess I'll just have to find a good husband and good set of razors!
2007-03-24 03:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by florita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hormones. could have Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome. See a Dr. cause if you do you want to deal w/ it now.
2007-03-24 03:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by uknowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have more testosterone than needed...see a doctor.. it could also just be hereditary!
2007-03-24 03:35:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need laser treatment
2007-03-26 03:29:35 · answer #9 · answered by john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't get rid of it. its just how nature works.
2007-03-24 03:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋