PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for September, 2002: Re: Facial hair

Re: Facial hair - HELP!

From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 23:19:32 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 2 Sep 2002, Sanj wrote: >
>I havent really heard much about that cream. Is it available in Canada?
>Does it work well with those that have PCOS?
>
>At Mon, 2 Sep 2002, Moon wrote:
>>
>>Inquire about the cream Vaniqa (by prescription only). It will slow
>>down hair growth. This may help you dramatically.
>>

Sanj, I too stuggle(d) with facial hair. My dr prescribed spironolactone as well. I take 4-25mg tabs a day. Within 6 months, my once thinning hair was on my head was growing back (and now thick) and my facial hair is gone, with the exception of under my chin. I have been told by many that bacause I waxed and plucked the area, that it built a good blood supply and will grow back stonger and faster. I am now and having laser hair removal treatments for this area and shave if i have to between treatments. With the spirno med, the hair growth and slowed significantly. Any chance of seeing a specialist?? Good Luck--I hope this helps. Lisa >>At Mon, 2 Sep 2002, Sanj wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi
>>>
>>>I am new to this forum but I have been struggling with PCOS for a loong
>>>time. My biggest concern or frustration is my battle with Facial hair!!
>>>ARggg! I have been on medication for years and I see absolutely no
>>>change. My doc put me on Diane35 and SPIRONOLACTONE(one a day). However
>>>I have been taking these drugs and see NO difference and I am so
>>>frustrated. I usually get my facial hair waxed (yes OUCH!!) but it
>>>grows back fast and I find the maintenance tiresome and the rate and
>>>quantity of growth very frustrating.
>>>
>>>My docs are not very supportive->they are telling me it will take time
>>>and there is probably a difference but I dont see one cause of my
>>>expectations (typical doctor response.) However after 4 years on these
>>>drugs I have seen no difference at all-> Instead I think its getting
>>>worse.
>>>
>>>Has anyone here had luck with minimizing their facial hair growth with
>>>other drugs or methods??

--
Lisa

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