[Anonymous]

I used to have a bit of facial hair which I have to now either use hair removal cream or pluck away, it always grows back black and I have to do it pretty much every day. Also with my legs, as soon as I have shaved them they are prickly the next day, it's the same with my pubic area it's so annoying.

I don't know if this is normal for girls? Or do I have high Estrogen levels or anything? Is there a way to help me with this as it does lower my self-esteem alot.

Thanks in advance for those who will give advice.

[seventyfourable]

extra hair on your face could mean you have elevated testosterone levels which would indicate conditions such as PCOS. To deal with this you could try waxing instead of shaving or laser hair removal. Also some women find that going on the pill for a while helps to slow down hair growth

[rubytuesdayy]

It's perfectly normal =) it depends on your genes. I'm from a middle-eastern background so my hair is thicker and grows faster too. The best thing to do is wax/epilate/pluck it away.


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[LittleGee]

I'm the same but I have pcos. Might be worth a trip to the doctors?
Waxing is better than shaving, hair comes back slower and thinner / smoother x

[JammyChoos]

I have PCOS so i get that. NEVER wax your face. i made that mistake and now i have scars. You probs have high.testosterone and low oeastrogen levels but going to a doctor is the smart choice. They should refer you to an endocrinologist who will help

[Georgie09]

I have PCOS myself and from a Middle Eastern background. I have extra hair everywhere. For my face I wax and thread (waxing lasts longer for me)

[shinningchristy]

Even I had such problem, I use hair removal cream. Also waxing can prove effective at times. You can also do threading, but it could be painful.