what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial hair is
what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial body hair is i know i have not always had but everyone just brushes me off, i cry every night never go out and cant stand to look at myself in the mirror, im 23 years old and getting married soon but its ruining my life
Re: what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial hair is
There is a new presciption medicine out just for facial hair and I have heard it works wonderfull. I can't recall the name. I'm sure your doc would now ..Ask to be given a script for it..
Re: what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial hair is
The prescription has been available for several years, it's called Vaniqa. It has a low success rate. It only works on very fine facial hair. You must apply it twice a day, it's expensive, and not covered by insurance. It's a growth inhibitor. Once you stop using it, all the hair returns.
Because electrolysis is permanent, it would be less expensive than using Vaniqa for even just 2 years.
Re: what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial hair is
Yes, I'm very familiar with electrolysis. I had my brows done when I was 14. As an adult, I've had electrolysis on my chin, lip, neck, abdomen, legs, and underarms. The word "electrolysis" does sound scary, but it really isn't at all. The first time will be the worst time because you don't know what to expect. It stings a little, but it's not so uncomfortable that you wouldn't want to do it. Finding a good electrologist is the key. Not all states have requirements. So you want to make sure the electrologist uses either disposable or sterilized probes, washes her/his hands, wears gloves, etc.
Re: what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial hair is
I tried Vaniqua and i didn't like it. You use it after you've already removed the hair with wax or tweezers. It's soposed to inhibit regrowth. It didn't really work for me. I'm in the midst of laser treatments to remove facial hair. It is permanent and it doesn't make the hair grow back thicker or more corse. It takes 6-8 treatments . My dermatologist does it, and it's not too painful. My mother had electrolosis done years ago, and it didn't really work well for her. I would recomend laser hair removal for a permanent solution.
Re: what can i say to my doctor to make him see how upsetting ecxess facial hair is
I think laser vs electrolysis really depends on the type of hair. If you are interested might be good to see someone that does both, and get their opinion on which would be best for your type of hair. My understanding is that laser is best for coarse, dark hair, but not always for finer hair (especially the kind you may get on your face). However, electrolysis works for both types. It is a longer process, but with regular appointments over time can be permanent. However, this is assuming it is not being causes by PCOS or anything so that should be ruled out first by your doctor.
