Originally Posted by natalie1008

I'm 19 years old and I have had facial hair since I was 12. It started out with just upper lip hair but around 2 years ago I started growing hair on my chin, as well. The hair is fine, but it is dark and there is a lot of it... This problem makes me so self conscious and recently I've found I have been paying so much more attention to it and worrying.. I'm not sure if that is because the hair growth has become faster or worse, but it is really taking a toll on my social life. I don't want to go out anymore during the daylight. I can barely keep eye contact with people when we are talking and frankly I can't take it anymore! I wax both my upper lip and chin but I have to do this once a week and hair grows in between that is too short to pluck or remove and I feel like it is EXTREMELY noticeable. I can't take it anymore, I hate feeling like this.. I think about the future, and wanting to travel- I love outdoor activities but I refrain from traveling and camping because I won't be able to keep the hair growth under control. Even worse though, I have sensitive skin and waxing causes me to have a lot of small pimples- although I take it over having hair..

Anyway, I've been reading about PCOs .. My periods have always been regular since I first started menstruating and my hair is very thick, so I'm not sure if I could have this disorder but- could it still be a problem with hormones? I'm so embarrassed about this problem and I feel so often that, if I didn't have facial hair, I would be SO much more confident. I can't even think about being in a relationship, I have had 1 boyfriend before but that was more than a year ago and I was always self conscious and I'm afraid that I'll end up letting this problem dictate my life and I will be alone.. I have been considering laser hair removal but I am concerned about possible scarring and regrowth. I have very fair/sensitive skin with dark hair.. I just don't know what to do anymore, I feel like this is running my life.... If anyone could offer any advice or if anyone has positive/negative experiences with laser removal to share, PLEASE help!!