Re: Hair Removal (Jen)
From: Claire (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:33:29 -0600 (CST)
Hi Jen,
I had no idea this treatment was available on the NHS. I sent off for
the info a few months ago but soon realised I could not afford the
treatment. Thank you so much for posting this.
I have had PCOS since I was 18 (now 27). Have had to come off the
Dianette and all the unwanted hair has come back with avengence. It's
my face that is the biggest problem, I've tried electrolysis but it's
expensive and give me spots.
Would love to know how you get on with your treatment.
Thanks again.
Love
Claire
(PCOS sufferer in UK)
At Tue, 25 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Thanks Jen...
>I appreciate your response very much. Such a helpful forum here...I am trying
>to get my friend to join as she could surely use the support also.
>Thanks again...
>Love,
>Cinn
>
>> Hi,
>> I am a PCOS sufferer living in Scotland, and recently I have been
>> referred to a plastic surgeon for laser hair removal. Apparently PCOS
>> sufferers in the UK are entitled to this treatment free of charge on the
>> NHS. I was most surprised to learn this as I thought it would be
>> regarded as a cosmetic procedure. Your friend can also be referred for
>> this treatment by her GP but she must ASK as it is not normally offered.
>> I am 19 years old and I have coarse dark hair on my face, breasts, back,
>> upper arms and legs. Nothing else has worked for me so I was very happy
>> to learn this. I hope this is of some help.
>> Love, Jen.
>>
>> At Sat, 15 Sep 2001, Cinn wrote:
>> >
>> >Hi ladies,
>> >I am posting this for a friend of mine from the UK, who was just
>> >diagnosed with PCOS last November. She is unable to use the recommended
>> >treatment there as she takes asthma meds and cannot use them
>> >simultaneously. Needless to say, she is greatly distressed over many of
>> >the occuring symptoms.
>> >One of her major concerns right now, and one that I wanted to ask about,
>> >is hair removal. She has very dark hair and is searching for a way to
>> >remove it from sensitive areas, such as the breasts. I have checked the
>> >archives and see that laser is probably the best way to go, but it is
>> >expensive and most likely not an option in her case.
>> >Have any of you found commercial products that work well in removing
>> >this type of hair without pain and irritation of sensitive areas? I
>> >really appreciate the input, anything you have on this subject.
>> >Thanks so much,
>> >Cinn
>>
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Claire
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