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Re: what to do about my facial hair
From: Eileen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 14:25:06 -0500 (CDT)
Electrolysis works. It takes patience (many visits) but the treated
areas will eventually stop growing hair.
At Fri, 29 Aug 2003, Nada wrote:
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>Gina,
>
>First, get to the doctor and find out WHY you have the
>problem......exactly what hormonal disorder is causing it, and there are
>a couple that can cause this problem.
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>Then, insist that the doctor treat you with medications that will help
>improve this problem, and there definitely are some. For instance,
>spironolactone, and I think some others, and they all can be treated and
>managed.
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>Also, consider electrolysis. It appears from reports and from personal
>stories, that it works better than laser treatment.
>
>And no, you don't sound ridiculous. I have a relatively small amount of
>facial hair from PCOS, and yes, it can really make me feel ugly and
>totally less than feminine. You're not alone in feeling that way at
>all!
>
>Good luck! Try to do something nice for yourself that reminds you of
>feeling and being feminine!
--
Eileen
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