Re: facial hair
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:41:54 -0600 (CST)
Hi Tami and Minnie!
No, Tami you are not the only "freak" out there and Minnie, don't be
afraid to go out in the evenings - remember girls: "The 'freaks' come
out at night!" Tee hee. Sorry, I couldn't resist. I shouldn't make
light of such a terrible problem. I am also a bearded lady. It is
hideous. It used to be my most emotional problem. First the weight and
then I came to terms with that. Then the facial hair came and took the
place of the weight and now finally the hair loss which for me
personally is the worst. So Tami, you're not alone. There are many of
us just like you. I know that simply knowing that doesn't solve your
problem but sometimes it just helps to know that you're not alone. I
feel for you both. It IS really terrible.
Minnie, please keep us posted with the Vaniqua. Please post your
results. I'm sure Tami would appreciate that also. My cousin (who also
has PCOS) said that she's on going in for laser treatments to help with
her facial hair. I know it's probably really expensive and it might not
last forever but wouldn't it be great to wake up with NO BEARD?! That
would be a dream! If she goes in and has it done I'll be sure to post
the results and the price. God bless! Tera
At Sun, 9 Dec 2001, Minni wrote:
>
>Hi Tami
>
>I have the same problem, I have facial hair and have to shave it every
>day and if I don't, forget about it. If I want to go out at night, I
>have to shave again. I also have the same problem with body hair and
>have excessive body hair. I also have had this problem probably for 10
>years. I just started using Vaniqua, I have been using it for 2 weeks,
>They say it takes 4-8 weeks to see a difference. The only problem with
>that is, Your insurance probably won't cover it. I paid 48 dollars for
>a tube, You have to apply it twice a day. You apply it after you shave
>or wax or whatever other method you use for removing hair. You can go
>to http://www.vaniqua.com and if you decide to go with it, The cheapest place
>to purchase it is at drugstore.com. Other places cell it for 48 or 52
>dollars. I don't know what else to do either, It is very depressing for
>me. The problem with Aldacton and other types of medications are that,
>they will ONLY slow down new hair growth. They will not do anything for
>the existing hair that is already there. I am also searching for the
>same answers you are and if I come across anything, I will definately
>let you know. If you have any other questions, My e-mail is
>Sweetstuff106719@aol.com Take care.
>
>--
>Minni
>
>At Sun, 9 Dec 2001, tami wrote:
>>
>>i have been diagnosed with PCOS for 9yrs now, and have still not hit on
>>any combination that helps me totally. my main problem is the facial
>>hair. i dont mean a few hairs now and then , i mean if i didnt shave
>>for a week i would have a full beard like a man. it hurts so bad to
>>have this problem and it has really affected me mentally ie:severe
>>depression. i have tried everything, electolysis, shaving, tweezing,
>>spironolactone, ect. nothing helps and it is getting worse. does
>>anyone else have this severe a problem or am i the only 'freak' out
>>there? can anyone help?
>
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Tera
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