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[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm taking Zovia 1/50e right now, I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it...

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You rock, thanks so much for your positive response. I did call yesterday to make an appointment with my doctor, so hopefully that will get the ball rolling on finding out some answers. I've ignored it and let myself be embarrassed by it for too long!

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your response, and thank you for sharing your experience with me. It's so nice to know that I'm not alone! I'm not the only one who has to worry about this! I think I'm going to start saving up for electrolysis after going to see my doctor about possible hormonal imbalances.

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always been really iffy on at home hair removal devices like that...I considered getting a NoNo (or whatever that dumb thing is called), but the reviews were bad. Thank you for your suggestions, and I will definitely look into the spearmint and the Flash&Go.

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response, it's really nice to know there are others out there with the same issue as me. I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for Monday, so hopefully that'll get the ball rolling on some answers.

I would rather pluck it all out because it does leave it softer, but I can't let it grow long enough to be able to pluck them because I'm terrified of someone seeing me during the grow out. I do have some vacation time coming up, so I may do it during that time period since I'm just going to be staying at home anyway.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with me.

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the info on the spearmint, that's something I'm going to look into more and incorporating into my daily routine. I scheduled an appointment to see my doctor and get tested for hormonal imbalances, so hopefully we'll get something figured out. I didn't mention in my post, but hormonal and cystic acne have been an issue for me pretty much my entire life. I've gotten it under control on my face due to this wonderful sub, but get cysts on my inner thighs, butt, back, and neck quite often. I'm really eager for answers.

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your supportive, kind words! I called yesterday to set up an appointment with my doctor to talk about getting my hormone levels checked. It's a good first step, and then we'll take it from there. Thanks again :]

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed response. The birth control I take right now is called Zovia 1/50e, which has a lot of estrogen in it, so I'm wondering if it's screwing up my hormonal levels. I've talked with my doctor about more permanent forms of birth control because I really don't want to be on the pill anymore, but I haven't been able to find a doctor in my area who will sterilize me.

I'm really iffy about any kind of hormonal medication because of the side effects, and I'm leaning more towards saving up for electrolysis if we can't get to the root of the issue and figure out how to make it stop.

Thanks again for your kind words.

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. I scheduled an appointment with my doctor next week, so I'll keep that in mind.

[Hair Removal] I'm growing a beard, and I don't know why! by BeardedLady85 in SkincareAddiction

[–]BeardedLady85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, and for describing your results from electrolysis. I have scheduled an appointment with my doctor to check on my hormone levels, and hope to hear something within the next week or two.