Excess Hair Removal

Oh! The Joys of Aging

Can you explain the options for removing excess face and body hair?

With menopause and all the hormonal changes, I'm finding hairs sprouting where I least want them.

Sometimes I look in the mirror and am reminded of the cartoon witches with long hairs growing from warts on their chins and noses. Except at least don't have the warts, thank goodness!

Thank you for your trouble.

Jessie

Life's just not fair, is it? As we work to keep the hair on our heads looking thick and full - if we still have any left - we start sprouting hairs in places we never had them before and where we don't want them now.

Of course, most women start fighting the battle against hair when they are teenagers and so are much more comfortable with some of the newer hair removal techniques.

There are several common ways to rid the body of unwanted hair. Some are more permanent than others and some are more versatile, so that hair in sensitive areas can be removed without too much pain.

You can find details on each method in the article on Hair Removal Procedures.

Also, you have the option to consult your dermatologist and see if the prescription drug Vaniqa would be appropriate for you. It is designed to control the growth of excess facial hair.

From what I have read, it is expensive and can be irritating to sensitive skin, but it is effective.

If you have any more specific questions, please write again.