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Unwanted hair and oily face

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jess44253
jess44253

ive had alot of unwanted hair on my face for a long time now i get waxed or threading however it only lasts about a week or 2 and it grows back rough. i also have a very oily face which isnt helping!

my doctor has given me metformin but it can make me very ill. Please help! this is making me very depressed!

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  • avic12
    avic12 jess44253

    Posted

    Hi Jess,

    I have the same problem with facial hair, i'm 24, and since i was about 15 i've had to shave every day. I was referred for laser treatment and had 3 sessions of it on my face, but for me this didn't work, it just grew back thicker. I've also been given creams to try but this just made my face really dry and drew even more attention to it. It may work for you though! My reality is that i have to shave every single morning and it's taken me a long time to get used to the fact that this is my life, and now it's just part of my routine. It's worth asking about anyway? Hope you find your solution! 

    • jess44253
      jess44253 avic12

      Posted

      I'm 22 and over the last 4 years the hair has just got worse i have very blonde fine hair so i am limited to what treatments i can get at the moment it seems to be coming back thick and rough like i have been shaving. ive never shaved my face infact i was always nervous about getting hair removed on my face as i didnt want it to come back black! it makes me want to hide away from everyone sadly
  • Annick
    Annick jess44253

    Posted

    Hi Jess, you have my sympathies.  I have shaved every day since I was about 14, I'm now 49.  I had lazer treatment which helped but run out of money before I could complete the treatments.  You don't say how old you are, but lazer only works on dark hair.  You could go back to your doctor and say your drugs are not working and see if they can come up with an alternative.  

    Please don't let this get in the way of leading a happy and fulfilled life, just make sure you use good quality moisturisers, and night creams to preserve your skin.  I think this is a common problem for many women.

    Good luck

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