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hair around areola, stomach, bikini line...when does it stop!

Does anyone else out there have hair around their areolas..not just a few...a lot.  What about hair on their stomach..what some people call the "love line".  I am SICK of hair..I don't know what to do!  I even have hair "few" on my chest and shoulders.  I was told I have too much male hormone....don't believe that then I also wouldn't have a problem being sexually active.  I have no disire in that area.  Is there another person like this out there?  Please help.  How do I calm the hair growth?  Wipe it out?
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You're not the only one, I have the same exact problems.
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Wow, so glad I'm not the only one. I have always had hairs growing beneath my belly button and recently, short fine darker hairs around the nipples. I'm around 30 y.o. I just pluck the heck out of them (under my armpits too). I'm lucky I hardly have any leg hairs so one less area to deal with. If you can endure temporary pain, I say pluck them. They grow back slower and finer. Plus, no black 'dots' left behind due to shaving. It takes a lot of time but I have a t.v. show on so time go by faster! =)
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Wow this thread is so inspiring! I have been feeling so down about myself and my tummy hairs this last week. I was only 12 when it started and having no mother figure to tell me what to do I went and shaved it! Worst mistake ever! It made the strip of hair much thicker, darker and wider! I feel so ashamed. I have had waxing done at salons and now do it from home. It has helped alot if done properly! The hair has become patchy. I would recommend it. I wax everything from my tummy, full bikini and legs and the hairs are going away. Sometimes I get ingrown hairs and thats causing sores and scarring but I cant stop waxing.. I want the hair gone more than anything!
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hi I am a guy and if I can make you girls feel better ...my girlfriend have the same thing as you girls im not saying same problem because to me it isn't she got hair all over her chest, stomach her bikini line is very thick and her thighs and legs as well she even more hairy then me but you know what its okay because everybody have hairs and I find it very sexy she's not shaving anything below her belly button anymore because I love it. if it wasn't from the society she wouldn't do the rest because she doesn't want anyone to see it but believe me there is other guy like me that are really into hairy women
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Thank you. This comment made me feel a little better. But I'm scared to show my boyfriend my body cuz I have really bad body hair. Do you think he'll mind?
11553601 tn?1419283225
Hi, I'm fifteen and I have hair around my nipples, between my breasts and on my breasts, on my stomach, and a little on my chin and the side of my face. I don't use a razor but this other shaver thing my mom got me to shave my stomach and to to remove the hair around me nipples and between and on my breasts, It's really helping seeing there's many girls that have the same problem, but I'm afraid I'm going to be rejected but guys if they see it, and I'm scared to wear bikins now bc of it. I have hair on my bikini line to but I shave it but it always shows a darker shade of skin wear its shave. The sun helps with the somewhat.... Plz anyone help or give advice on what I should do. I'm too embarrassed to talk to my mom, or anyone about it
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The Candela Gentlelase laser contains cryogen spray (skin cooling spray) to cool and numb the area prior to laser treatment for extra comfort. Numbing cream can also be purchased from a pharmacy eg. Emla cream 5%.
Best way to have hair removed from areola, upper lip, belly line, side burns chin is candela gentle lapse laser. It helps boosts your confidence to be lady like.
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I wouldn't be worried about talking to you mom about it at all. I also have the same problem with facial hair and the important thing is to not let it, or others, bother you.
I was very self-conscious about it untilI talked to my best friend's mom who is a hair dresser and she showed me how to wax it ( I personally think its the best way--I would strongly advise you not to use products like Nair...they don't seem to work right)
Just remember you are not alone!
Best of luck!!:)
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I'm not a doctor, but I am familiar with this issue.  A nurse once examined me specifically for these signs and then recommended a test of my testosterone levels.  I am a female, but was presenting with other associated symptoms as well.  Long story short, I was eventually diagnosed with PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  I would recommend doing some research on that and see if other pieces of the puzzle start to fit together.  For your sake, I would hope they do not, but you might also find some answers you are looking for.  Best of luck to you!
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I to am 36 noticed hair arround my nipples around 14 started plunking and shaving I did ask my mom at that age she said leave it alone as for she to had it it is heritage but I still hide it from m hubby of 8 yrs Iam embarrassed I also have chest hairs not bad but if I don't shave u can see it well I am Italian always said its in my blood :) I have a mustache that I bleach no one will I shave I knw what will happen and as long as u bleach it it stays light but I don't think it would work on nipple n chest ad they r to thick now I shave below my bell button n do bleach my hair from above belly to chest I am glad I did research n boy were in it together I was told it is testosterone yes a manly thing but even women have we all do just comes out stronger in some n in some not well were the f*cked ones lol and for the young ones 13 I know been there try the facial bleach first I have black hair n works wonders for everything to sideburns mustaches Billy's chest hairs all the way down lol work before shaving u can never go back its called Jollleen bleach  good luck Cynthia nj

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Now there are pulsed light hair removal systems you can but for $200-300. I have been using one from Remington and it has made a huge difference. Earlier, I spent $1000 on laser which only bought me two rounds of laser on chest/nipples, stomach line and armpits. With Remington IPL (iLight) which is to be used every few weeks and I use intermittently, my hair are fewer, thinner and lighter when they grow back. If I stuck to their recommended schedule they probably would have been gone. I have used it for almost an year but probably applied it no more than 4-5 times. I also use it for my upper lip and side burns (although not recommended by the manufacturer) and the hair there are almost gone! I have to say I have found the solution for me, though a bit late (I am in my early 40s).
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I have hairs on my chest and on my breasts,not a few but a lot,it didn't bother me because their small hairs and hardly noticeable but since doctor ozz discussed infertility and hairs on breasts I got scared =(
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I've been having a lot of symptoms for PCOS i'm 13 I've had these symptoms since I was about 11 though i haven't mentioned it to my mom though kind of embarrassed I have Hair on my stomach,chest,neck,toes and I never really paid any attention to my period schedule but i'm going to and if it's irregular and stuff i'm going to mention this to my mom
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You should still get a check up on that because I have been getting all the same things as all of you that are commenting I haven't got a check up yet but these are symptoms for PCOS and your sister having it is another symptom .. I'm 13 though and researching it like crazy.. But just to be sure I would check
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Hello I got PCOS Syndrome an Hirtusim put together it cause a lot of problems I have a lot of unwanted excess hair all over body just like others. I have tried Saw Palmetto an it didnt really do to much. I am looking to see if anyone knows of any pills or herbs to take to eliminate hair on stomach an arms an breasts an hands?  I have had this for long time sice age 9 now 28 . I dont really have an urv e to be imtimate either. I also once in a while have cysts on Ovaries at end of month so it causes very bad cramping an pain an rolled in a ball. Does anyone have any other suggestions. I also tried Vitex it is another herb from gnc an it didnt do anything for PCOS. I need tp get rid of hair on stomach an breast an armsbthen I be more confident in myself. I have had these issues always getting teased in school an .so forth all mu life due to excess hair even on my butox
Thanks,
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Catherine
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Hello I got PCOS Syndrome an Hirtusim put together it cause a lot of problems I have a lot of unwanted excess hair all over body just like others. I have tried Saw Palmetto an it didnt really do to much. I am looking to see if anyone knows of any pills or herbs to take to eliminate hair on stomach an arms an breasts an hands?  I have had this for long time sice age 9 now 28 . I dont really have an urv e to be imtimate either. I also once in a while have cysts on Ovaries at end of month so it causes very bad cramping an pain an rolled in a ball. Does anyone have any other suggestions. I also tried Vitex it is another herb from gnc an it didnt do anything for PCOS. I need tp get rid of hair on stomach an breast an armsbthen I be more confident in myself. I have had these issues always getting teased in school an .so forth all mu life due to excess hair even on my butox
Thanks,
Mu email ***@****
Catherine
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I am also thirteen years old, and I have Mexican and Cuban in me but I also have Irish and Polish in me.  My whole family has a tan but I'm as white as they come! I have a lot of body and facial hair because of the Hispanic side of me. I hate it! I think when I can afford it, I'm going to get a full body laser treatment. Does anyone know if it will work? I just want to look normal!
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I am also thirteen years old, and I have Mexican and Cuban in me but I also have Irish and Polish in me.  My whole family has a tan but I'm as white as they come! I have a lot of body and facial hair because of the Hispanic side of me. I hate it! I think when I can afford it, I'm going to get a full body laser treatment. Does anyone know if it will work? I just want to look normal!
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4418140 tn?1354273551
Wow, I am so glad that I am not alone in this. I always thought I was some sort of freak. I am very hairy. I have hairy arms, areolas and around my belly button. I also have hair on my chin and the sides of my face. I even have these random hairs that pop up on my shoulders. I started shaving it when i was a teen and of course that has made it only grow thicker >.< I have been married for 7 years and I still keep it a secret from my husband. I just try to shave it all off every day. The bad thing about shaving is that it seems that even if you have the really good razors like I do, it still leaves a bit of a stubble. I would love to be hair-free, except for my head of course lol. Regardless its so nice to know that I am not alone in this situation :)
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I have had lots of hair around my nipple and along my belly-button to my pubic hair since about age 20 (currently 28). It has been a source of anxiety and feeling so inadequate and gross. I risked telling my boyfriend, now husband, about hair around nipples. He was very accepting. I tweeze around the nipples but run into major problems with ingrown hairs. Have to regularly "dig" hair out bc it is ingrown. As for my stomach I started to cut it short or shave it but stopped tweezing bc of ingrown. You know, it is amazing how much a person can accept.......my husband is very nonchalant about the whole thing and it has really changed my whole experience of it all. Honestly...I spent over 1500 on laser hair remvoval on my breasts three years ago and NOTHING changed. NOTHING. so, dont waste your money. my best friend is blonde hair and blue eyed and also has hair around her nipples. and i am italian! the two of us decided that the odds are many women struggle with this and no one talks about it and we just have to work it out with the men we marry. i mean, really....what are the chances that a blonde anglo and a very dark italian both have the same problem?? so, the bottom line is this: i have been married for a month and am STILL working out my issues and insecurities with body hair. most days i hate my body. BUT, i am willing to expose myself in ways i never was before bc i have a very accepting and loving partner. you likely need to find a good and humble person to experience your body with and let go of the recommendations about laser hair removal and other remedies. bodies are complicated and unique.
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I have the same problems- i suffer from PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which causes hair growth and hormone problems. The hair around my stomach wasnt too bad, but my sister is a beauty therapist so i figured i may as well have it waxed off. Unfortunately, i seem to be in the very slight minority where the hair grew back thicker!! Its getting me down so im looking into lazer treatment. I seem to get time when hair around my areolas is there, and i hate it, but other times (more often than not) there is none- im guessing it comes and goes with hormone cycle maybe??
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Yes!! It is very common in women/girls! I'm dark haired and fair skin, so my hair has always showed well on my body. Luckily, my best friend growing up had the same problem (she is half middle eastern) during our sleepovers we would shave our whole bodies, wax our staches, bleach each others backs and arms LOL and we still laugh about it to this day.. She has gotten laser hair removal with great results, but I'm still a college student who can't really afford it. I've embraced my hairiness... My fiance doesn't care he just makes fun of me when my mustache starts to grow in and it becomes noticeable (my mom is the EXACT same way her mustache grows fast) I'm 21 now and I've noticed the past 2 years my belly button hair (which I've always had since I was 15) has gotten THICK and grows back almost immediately after I shave! It *****... I've heard of PCOS causing thick belly button hair that grows upwards, but I honestly believe it is part of becoming a woman. I used to shave my arms since middle school, but recently started growing it out cause I'm sick of spending 45 mins in the shower shaving my whole body... My soon to be mother in law says that her facial/body hair gets worse with age...that she will get random thick hairs on her chin/neck...everywhere... ladies please just understand this is normal, it does NOT mean you have hormonal imbalances (but it may be in some cases) either way, just try to embrace it! Bleaching helps and shaving too much causes ingrown hairs. I have thin and really fair skin so it really ***** to shave especially on thick areas like pubic, belly button and armpits.. My skin gets irritated and bumpy so I try not to shave too often. For those of you still in high school and struggling, try to find a dark haired girlfriend you can hang out with because odds are she's gonna have the same hairy problems as you ;-) it definitely helped in middle school/high school having a best friend with the same problems. My blonde friends always had fine hair on their bodies or none at all, but remember they also have fine hair on their heads. Thick hair on the head is beautiful so that is a benefit for us hairy chicas. I have a head full of luscious long thick gorgeous hair that lots of girls wish they had, so I'm very happy with that! Embrace it and don't let it eat you alive! There are PLENTY of men out there who have mothers & sisters with the SAME problems who totally understand. They won't think your gross! (my fiance has 2 sisters growing up who shaved their whole bodies and bleached too) Seriously if someone judges you for your body hair then tell them to eff off! Also, just SHAVE it too! If you don't want people to see the hair just shave it! If you're afraid to ask your mom if you can shave (which I was, but I asked her by 5th grade) Don't be! Just tell her you need to start shaving and shave whatever areas really bother you.. Eventually you will grow up as a young adult and you'll find your own ways to cope with it. Personally, I just don't shave anymore bc I feel like it's a waste of time. Only when I'm gonna wear shorts, lay at the pool, etc. I'm so lazy to even wax my mustache, I just shave it now. You can shave any part of your body. Luckily my eyebrows don't grow really. Just the lower part of my legs, bikini area so bad, belly button, lately around the nipples, armpits and arms. Good luck :-) You're NOT alone. Nope.
P.S. there are soo many comments on this forum, it just proves your not alone. plus, think about all the girls who READ this forum, but never comment b/c they are too lazy to post their story. I almost didn't, but read some stories that really hit home, so I needed to share my outlook on this hairy situation
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I'm fourteen, and have hair like everywhere. I have really dark hair, so it's really noticeable, and I've been paranoid about it, especially since my cousin told me I had really hairy arms. Because I'm super self conscious, I shaved my arms once(a really bad idea, 'cause now I have hair on my hands and fingers, and it looks unruly and gross), and I also shave pretty much the whole front of my torso. I have a hairy back, I have little hairs between and around my breasts, I have a ring of long hair around my nipples, and because I was stupid, I insisted on trying to get rid of the hair between my brows by picking at it. Now I have scabs there, and it goes red a lot. It's good to know people also have lots of hair, but I still feel like a bit of a freak... Because it gets so long, and dark, I'm always terrified of what people are thinking about me.
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well im 20 years old n i have hair on ma stomach although my periods come normally. i dont wax dn or remove dm. bt still dy r abit dark. wat 2 do with dm ?
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I'm a guy and i like some hair on a woman,I know others that do to,i think society makes you feel embarased aboat it when you shoudn't be.The beauty companies are trying to make money,reel beauty is eating healthy,exercising and smiling,not trying to look like a seven year old.
I like a thick pubic bush as this like a mystery waiting to be explored and it is a sign of a mature woman.i also think it is sexy to have underarm hair and a happy trail and i like a few hairs on the nipples to.There are heaps of us out there so don't feel embarrased about it.
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