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writes:Every since I was about 11 or so, I've been ridiculously hairy. Kids used to tease me about it but I wouldn't let it get to me. It wasn't until I reached high school that it really started to bother me. I have hair on my upper lip, chin and breasts but I can't seem to get rid of it. The chin hair is easily removed but it seems like there's nothing I can do about the upper lip and chest hair. I've shaved the chest hair but it just grows back. About my upper lip, I've tried home waxing and some nair products but I'm left with this embarrassing shadow. I don't know what to do. Help?!
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 May 2011): You should talk to your doctor, and if you can afford it, get laser hair removal treatment, it really works. :) I hope my advice has helped you.
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reader, dmartin89  +, writes (22 May 2011):
 This is an obvious sign of hormone imbalance.
It could be due to an underlying problem such as PCOS. Go see your doctor about it. No amount of waxing, plucking or bleaching will make the problem go away. You need to start at the source and sort that out!
Good luck :-)
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reader, Dear Mandy +, writes (22 May 2011):
 Hi
Shaving your chest is a definate no go, as this will make them grow back faster and stiffer. Have you thought about surgery? you can have hair permenately removed. I know this may be expensive, but if it's causing you this much distress start saving for it. They get lasered off. Or as CindyCares advised see your Dr as it could be a medical condition with which he/she could help you with.
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reader, Aunty Susie  +, writes (22 May 2011):
 Yes, I agree with CindyCares, you need to visit your doctor. Definitely sounds like a hormonal imbalance.
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reader, HawkDoll +, writes (22 May 2011):
Shave it all, everyday if you have to. Just put some good lotion on to help with any irritation.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 May 2011): It might be wise to go to your doctor for advice because there could be an underlying medical reason for the excessive hair. If there isn't then as long as the hair is dark and your complexion light, laser hair removal will remove the unwanted hair and improve the condition of your skin. Your doctor will be able to point you in the direction of a good laser specialist. Some beauty salons advertise laser hair removal but they often use a type of laser that only offers temporary results. So it can be expensive and ultimately disappointing. So source a good therapist with your doctors assistance. It does work very well, though quite expensive it will ultimately save you money on hair removal products and not least, social embarrassment. I have had it done and the results are brilliant.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (22 May 2011):
 This is a problem for your doctor, not for your beautician. What you describe sounds like "hirsutism ", and may be due to different causes , but most often to an hormonal inbalance. See your physician and / or an endocrinologist.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 May 2011): facial hair and body hair is linked to higher levels of the male hormone testosterone. this is why men, who produce large amounts of it, have much more hair than women. so my assumption is that you must produce a fairly high amount of testosterone for a female. you should ask your doctor if it would be safe for you to be prescribed estrogen, a female hormone.
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