Not alone

I’m so glad that I’ve found this forum. It’s good to know that I am not alone in this battle of the hair. I am a 21yr old female whose covered in hair. It’s been a battle since my early teens. I have a light layer of hair on my upper lip that I shave once a week. I only shave it in the direction that the hair grows and never against it so I don’t get any irritation. I have hair on my stomach. It starts between my breasts and goes down past my belly button. The closer to my belly button the longer an thicker it gets. Most of the strands around the belly button are 1/2-3/4 of an inch long which is just HORRIBLE. I also have hair on both my lower and upper back. The hair there is very fine but it’s enough to make some definitely noticeable peach fuzz. The hair on my upper back continues right up the back of my neck and mixes in with my hairline. I have a light layer of hair on my breasts also. The hair on my legs and thighs is a big problem. I have more hair on my legs than all the guys I know and I can’t shave it because I get the WORSE ingrowns EVER. When I shave my legs become so irritated and itchy that i rub them raw which causes them to burn. Then I end up with brown scars/spots all over my legs. It is just AWFUL. After finding this website I learned a lot about electrolysis and am intersted in having it done, but paying $70/hr at 2-3 hours a week for almost 2yrs is just RIDICULOUS!!! I don’t have that kind of money. Infact I don’t have any money at all. I am a poor jobless college student just finishing up my 3rd year undergrad.

Having excess body hair has pretty much ruined my life on a social level. I have no boyfriend, have never been on a date, and avoid social situations at all costs. Although hair is not the only culprit. I also suffer from acne that just refuses to clear up even after having tried tons of medications both prescription and non-prescription. And yet another issue that I have is that I suffer from hyperhidrosis. It is mainly auxilary(underarms) but also a little palmar(hands) and plantar(feet). I can’t go out in public without wearing 2-3 shirts at a time but that’s a discussion for an entirely different forum.

Life just seems so bad sometimes. I try to think positive and tell myself that things will get better but it is so hard when you do everything you can to fix yourself and can’t see any light at the other end of the tunnel. I could go on and on about even more of my problems but because I’m not trying to write a book I’ll just end the post here.

Well, first, for your legs, always shave with the hair growth. I had problems with that before too, but while I was playing cards with my brother one night and he noticed me scratching constantly, he told me. It actually works. And if it’s really thick, try to take most of the hair off with a trimmer first, much easier to shave after that.

At least your body hair is light shaded. Mine is very dark, and mostly thick. I can’t shave only once a week because my hair starts to grow back in just a few hours. It’s quite a nuisance.

I had never had a boyfriend before this year, mainly because I was so scared that they’d find out about my hair problem. But I decided to give it a try. I shave my upperlip whenever I need it, and for my arms and stomach I bleach my hair. Only problem with that is that it only lasts a few days for me, and it’s very itchy while bleaching. I don’t go to the same school as him, so I wear sweaters to school and bleach before I see him. So far it’s working alright, it’s annoying to have to make time before seeing him everytime just so I can try to eliminate the hair problem. Oh, I should tell you that the bleaching makes the hair a lot softer and finer too, just not for long. He hasn’t seemed to notice yet.

Anyway, that’s about all the help I can offer. I have to find more ways myself to get rid of this god awful hair! I’ll never be able to live with him and not be scared half to death that he finds out.

Wow, it’s like reading the story of my life.
I have exactly the same problem. Hair, acne, and axcess perspiration. That is exactly the order I rank them, but they all contributed to my lack of a happy life. I also never had a boyfriend, refused to go to parties, and absolutely hate summer. So you’re not alone, and as much as I wish that things will work out for you, I’m glad I’m not alone too.
But what helped me out the most is realizing that just because I have traits that are not appealing to the majority, it doesn’t make me a lesser person. If I don’t feel like I can have a boyfriend and have an enjoyable social life, I’ll focus my time on something else, like painting, dance classes, reading…etc. One day you’ll be able to afford treatments. See, you’re in college, heading towards a career, but while you wait, focus on other ways to enjoy your life.
Best of wishes.

Wow, it’s like reading the story of my life.
I have exactly the same problem. Hair, acne, and axcess perspiration. That is exactly the order I rank them, but they all contributed to my lack of a happy life. I also never had a boyfriend, refused to go to parties, and absolutely hate summer. So you’re not alone, and as much as I wish that things will work out for you, I’m glad I’m not alone too.
But what helped me out the most is realizing that just because I have traits that are not appealing to the majority, it doesn’t make me a lesser person. If I don’t feel like I can have a boyfriend and have an enjoyable social life, I’ll focus my time on something else, like painting, dance classes, reading…etc. One day you’ll be able to afford treatments. See, you’re in college, heading towards a career, but while you wait, focus on other ways to enjoy your life.
Best of wishes.

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