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anonymous
writes:I have a lot of hair growing around my nipple areas. I am very self-conscious about it. My boyfriend has noticed them before but he says it doesnt bother him. I try to pluck as much off without letting him see them. It's so annoying though to keep thinking that it is there and my boyfriend may notice it in the middle of sex. My boyfriend doesnt really notice them but I know they are there because i'm always plucking them off. Is this normal to have hair around the nipple area. I've heard other women has them as well but Im not sure..... Reply to this Question |
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 May 2008): You may have PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Most people I know that are friends of mine grow hair in areas that typically men grow hair (nipples, feet, stomach, neck, face, back). My sister has it, many of my friends have this condition. Most women aren't aware they have it until they try to get pregnant and are then sent to fertility doctors where they receive treatment. Most women with PCOS do not ovulate, do not have regulare mensus and can be hairy. Women with PCOS have to get fertility treatment to become pregnant and go on insuline medication (metphormine) to regulate insuline levels. Patients with PCOS have hormonal inbalances, are insulin resistant. Good luck, medication can help with the hair, but doesn't always work. You may also produce too much androgens.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 May 2008): i dont think oyu shud pluk the hairs or they will keep on growing bk even worse like a mans beard
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 April 2008): I have had the same problem since puberty (I am 24 years old). I tried plucking as many people recommended, and would NOT recommend that method to anyone. In such a sensitive area, you have a high risk of getting in grown hairs (due to the soft skin) and can cause painful, and more obvious problems. I ended up getting a horrible infection, and thought I had breast cancer (which runs in my family at young ages) but it turned out to be from plucking a hair! Which my OBGYN said DO NOT DO! So now I shave them. It takes 2 seconds - in the shower everyday to check to make sure they're gone. Problem solved.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 April 2008): I have nipple hair and it is annoying but keep plucking and never shave them. This causes ingrown hairs!
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 April 2008): Yea its quite normal in females to have dark hair near niples ... so better to pluck them after shower or wax them but please dnt use hair removal creams as they can harm this sensitive part..... or else u can go for permanent hair removal....
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 April 2008): it is very normal to have hairs around nipple..
there are some reasons why they grow?
foremost hormonal change puberty or intake of medicines which have steroid in it..even using medicines related to asthama cause profuse nipple hair
that doesnmake anyone abnormal
even you melanin count in skin causes increase in coarse hair so avoid sun.....
plucking is safest
electolysis will be not safe on breasst chances of cancer increases...pluck them
and be happy
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 April 2008): i've never heard of it being "normal"...i too have the same problem, which i hate. i would do ANYTHING to get rid of it... i have never met any other girl with this problem. i try not to have any sexual contact with men in case they ever notice; not trying to make you feel bad (i'm sure the situaiton does) but maybe electrolysis or hormone therapy. or celibacy, like me!
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 November 2007): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questioni found the following on wikipedia (an okay source) regarding "nipple hair.":
Nipple hair is common among both women and men, although it is not as socially acceptable for coarse, dark hair to sprout from the nipple area for women. As a result, many women and some men resort to a variety of depilatory and epilatory methods of removing the hair. Because the area around the nipple is particularly sensitive, plucking the hairs with a sterile pair of tweezers is recommended against other methods such as sugaring, waxing, or shaving.
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So I guess plucking/ tweezing it is more reccomended than other removal methods. I guess its not that bad if I'm the only one that clearly notices it. My boyfriend doesn't mind because he knows I'm really sensitive in that area so he associates this with sex which is a good thing for him.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 November 2007): I heard plucking in that area was a big no-no (not sure why) so try to find out about other methods as the hair may otherwise just grow back thicker still.
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reader, love-him  +, writes (20 November 2007):
 Hii, nipple hair is nothing to worry about at all.. im really concerned that you pluck them!! that must hurt!! If anything i would say leave them, and ask either a doctor or a pharmasist (not sure of the spelling) to see if there are any ways to remove it safely or even dye it (not sure if you can on nipple) .. Mail me if you would like to talk, and i hope i helped :) x
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 November 2007): If there are more than a few and are slightly coarse, just have a chat with your doctor, it could indicate hormone levels that are slightly out of balance.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 November 2007): It's very normal. My college roommate had a lot of hair around hers; speaking as one who knows, do NOT shave them off! She did that and a little nick bleeds profusely.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 November 2007): yes indeed, this is very normal and I think most guys don't even notice unless there is a lot. Every woman I know has them and also on the upper lip, and even some on their chin. Just keep plucking away, they get smaller and softer with age.
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reader, happytochat  + ♥, writes (20 November 2007):
Alot of women have that. The only time it may be considered 'unsual' is if you had alot of body hair, then there may be a hormonal imbalance. I suggest if it really bothers you, and you have alot of other body hair, then see a doctor.
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reader, Uncle_Phil +, writes (20 November 2007):
 It's not that unusual. Most people have some. I once knew a woman that had more body hair than me - including all over her back, which I must admit was not only a surprise but something of a turn-off.
If you've only got the odd few, electrolysis will permanently remove them. It could be expensive if there's a lot of them though.
Phil
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reader, TomWilkinson +, writes (20 November 2007):
 It's perfectly normal, we're animals after all! If they bother you then keep doing what you're doing and plucking them, but if your bf says they don't bother him be happy =)
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