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Unwanted hair thats now ingrown!

by xsx87x, Aug 07, 2008 04:32PM
ok, so heres the thing... i have hair everywhere!!! and not the thin hardly noticeable blonde hair either!!! its more like thick black stubble!!! i have it on my legs, private areas, stomach, chin, upper lip, chest etc... shaving only makes it worse and is only soft for maybe2 hours if im lucky... epilating, waxing and plucking causing ingrown hairs so i get those big nasty red infected bumps everywhere! its a living nightmare. i cant go swimming,wear shorts or skirts, show my belly, its even at the stage where i want to run and hide the second the word sex comes up.... seriously on the verge of going mental... i went to the doc and she didnt even look at it... told me after tests that i had pco syndrom (syndrome) and that the hair was a side effect ... just brushed it off like it wasnt a big deal but it really really is! ive tried ingrown hair cremes and sprays... i exfoliate every day to the point of where my skin hurts but it does nothing so instead i have to use a needle to break the skin and pull the hair out. leaving big red cuts so im not better off... not to mention the rashes and constant irritation!

please help! any suggestions are appreciated!
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by ash45, Aug 08, 2008 09:46AM
To: xsx87x
you could look into lazer hair removal...it can be a little pricey but if its bothering you that much you can go in for a few treatments and it will stop growing back so you wont have to worry about in grown hairs or shaving for that matter....i guess its all in the long run perspective as well...because i hate to say it, it's not cheap..but i think it would be good to look into...its always an option  

by Lissyloo, Aug 08, 2008 09:53AM
im a beauty therapist DONT TRY TO DO ANYTHING WITH IT truuust me
get a good lofa and every time u shower use with an exfoliant every 2nd day it will help the ingrowns grow properly and also moisturise as soon as u get out of the shower

makes the skin softer and easier for the hairs to push through

by xsx87x, Aug 08, 2008 11:07AM
i do that every day have been now since before xmas... but it still seems the same as it was back then...  thank you thou :)

by boarderchic, Aug 09, 2008 03:55PM
To: xsx87x
im going throuh the same thing you are. i havent been diagnosed with pcos but i have a feeling that i have it. the only thing that has at least somewhat helped(not enough to wear shorts/skirts but enough for my sanity) is to get a self tanner that is oil-free. it will hide the dark hair mostly and also to moisturize like there is no tomorrow. It helps so i dont get ingrown hairs. For your dark hair on your face or stomach...i either bleach or use nair (thats for your face only) and it works for a while. i hope this helps. :)
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