PCOS Message Board - Hair Loss/Hair Growth http://www.soulcysters.net/ What do YOU use to get rid of the excess hair, and how do you keep it from falling out? en Wed, 22 May 2013 06:06:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.soulcysters.net/images/misc/rss.png PCOS Message Board - Hair Loss/Hair Growth http://www.soulcysters.net/ Nervous about camping http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347849-Nervous-about-camping?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:30 GMT I'm going to a 3-day music festival at the end of the week and we're going to be tent camping. I've never been to a festival and I've never been camping! There aren't shower facilities so I'm really stressing how I'm going to hide the hair on my chin and upper lip. I usually pluck my chin daily, as well as shave my upper lip. There's no way I can go without doing it and it not be noticeable.

Also, I'm going with a guy I've only been dating for about 2 months and there is NO way I want him to find out yet.

Anybody else had to deal with this? Tips, suggestions? Thank you in advance! ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth TennGirl http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347849-Nervous-about-camping Getting my hair back ! Day 1 w/ pics http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347787-Getting-my-hair-back-!-Day-1-w-pics?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 05:56:25 GMT Attachment 61704 (http://www.soulcysters.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=61704)Attachment 61705 (http://www.soulcysters.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=61705)Attachment 61706 (http://www.soulcysters.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=61706)Attachment 61707 (http://www.soulcysters.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=61707)Attachment 61708 (http://www.soulcysters.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=61708) ... 111.jpg118.jpg120.jpg127.jpg128.jpg

Have been on the spiro, metformin, and saw palmetto for about a week and today i added the 2% Nizoral shampoo. I hope this works. I have nothing left to try!
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]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth leannabanana7 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347787-Getting-my-hair-back-!-Day-1-w-pics PCOS and hair changes? http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347760-PCOS-and-hair-changes?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 02:52:12 GMT A couple of days ago, my hair waved up after coming out of the shower. I didn't think it was odd since I have some natural wave in my hair, and in humid weather it will wave esp in back. However, it has never stayed after sleeping on it. It usually droops just a few minutes later. My hair is fine, pretty thin, and mostly straight. But, the wave hasn't gone away, my hair is spiral curled in some spots and it's like I have twice as much hair as usual. I have no idea what to even do with it. I haven't had curly hair since 1995 when I got a perm! I keep going to the mirror to look at it because the change is amazing. I'm 31, was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 years ago. I've tried many different treatments since then - birth control pills, metformin, and lately, I've just been drinking spearmint tea which increases progesterone and helps balance hormones. I did use progesterone cream to get a cycle last month since I've been noticing vaginal dryness more lately and that seems to help with it. I searched for prog cream + hair changes and didn't find much, but I've read that testosterone increasing as we age can make hair curlier. I'm not complaining - I love the volume, but I feel like there may be a hormonal link and wondering if the increase in vaginal dryness has anything to do with it. It's actually been about a year that I've been getting that, but it's more often lately. I keep reading that it's a common thing for cysters to get. The weather HAS been weird so maybe it has nothing to do with this at all. The ticks are crazy around here - have never seen this many esp so early in the year. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth maiseycat http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347760-PCOS-and-hair-changes Saw Palmetto http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347715-Saw-Palmetto?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 20:36:21 GMT Hello! I have had PCOS for about 9 years now. Recently, the thinning of my hair on my scalp and the hair growing on my chin is really starting to bother me. I have been doing some research online about thinning hair on my scalp and hair growing on my chin. I found out about something called Saw Palmetto, and I was wondering if anyone on here had used it for these things and if it helped? I also... Hello! I have had PCOS for about 9 years now. Recently, the thinning of my hair on my scalp and the hair growing on my chin is really starting to bother me. I have been doing some research online about thinning hair on my scalp and hair growing on my chin. I found out about something called Saw Palmetto, and I was wondering if anyone on here had used it for these things and if it helped? I also have acne and I read that is helps that as well. Just really wanting some true stories from some people on here! Thanks! ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth leannabanana7 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347715-Saw-Palmetto IS MY SPIRO DOSE TOO HIGH- Testosterone measured at 0?!?!?! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347630-IS-MY-SPIRO-DOSE-TOO-HIGH-Testosterone-measured-at-0-!-!-!?goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 19:53:20 GMT Hi Guys,

I'm taking 200 mg spiro. In the past, I did very well on 100 mg spiro in the past, but increased when I stopped bc for a month, and since then I never went back down. Since I've been on the 200 ive had mild hair loss, but definite thinning and a really irritated scalp problem.

So I go to my doctor regarding my continued hair problems last week. She does a hormone panel. My testosterone showed up as less than 3%, which is basically what they write when it is unmeasurable. The normal range said 8-48 (but I'm sure something as low as 8 wouldn't be considered normal) When I first got dianosed with PCOS by testosterone was in the 90s!!!

Anyway, I'm concerned, because I've read that you need testosterone to be converted into estrogen. No estrogen = not good for hair. I'm really worried that knocking out ALL the testosterone in my body may actually be DAMAGING my hair. BUT- I am worried to lower the spiro at the same time...increased testosterone is obvioulsy a problem as well.

P.S.- my Dr told me she thought it might help a lot to decrease the Spiro but this was only after I suggested it TO HER. So, I'm kinda lost here.

THOUGHTS?? ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth Lahren http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347630-IS-MY-SPIRO-DOSE-TOO-HIGH-Testosterone-measured-at-0-!-!-! has anyone tried hairycure? thinking of giving it a go http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347603-has-anyone-tried-hairycure-thinking-of-giving-it-a-go?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 19:48:45 GMT Hey there. So i was considering the possibility of buying another home laser hair removal device or trying to opt for something else. I have hair inhibitors and what not here but i don't think they're working. Hairycure is touted not as a hair inhibitor but as something that stimulates naturally baldness but cutting off the blood supply to the hair root and basically de-activating it or rendering it useless. Now, i'm a big skeptic, and for £47 for bottle and postage it is NO pocket money to say the least. The £39.99 bottle is only a "trial" and it could cost hundreds to do your whole body, but surely this is better than no cure?

The product is from india i believe and i could only find reviews on their website translated to english (of course they're all good, they get to pick and choose) but also has a 90 day money back guarentee and the few english reviews i found had the biggest praise for the oil.

You'd think by 2013 there'd be a cure, right? Or at least a solution to excess hair? I just wondered if anyone here had given it a go because i think with my next pay cheque i'll buy a trial kit. Or would it be more worth while investing in a laser, like the Tria x4 or silk'n flash? I don't want to be zapping forever which is the problem as results for the last 9 months haven't been thrilling.

Anything to offer? Would you try hairycure? Have you tried it? Would you give it a shot? ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth pinksunset http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347603-has-anyone-tried-hairycure-thinking-of-giving-it-a-go <![CDATA[Who here uses/has tried the Silk'n Flash & Go?]]> http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347501-Who-here-uses-has-tried-the-Silk-n-Flash-amp-Go?goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 18:33:10 GMT I am thinking of buying it myself because I REALLY want to get rid of my annoying facial fair. :p I have dark and thick hair, and I heard that works best with the device. Can anyone who uses it, or has used it let me know how it has been for them, particularly on the face? Thank you. :) I am thinking of buying it myself because I REALLY want to get rid of my annoying facial fair. :p I have dark and thick hair, and I heard that works best with the device.

Can anyone who uses it, or has used it let me know how it has been for them, particularly on the face? Thank you. :) ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth Rocky89 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347501-Who-here-uses-has-tried-the-Silk-n-Flash-amp-Go Hirsutism? Getting worse? http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347445-Hirsutism-Getting-worse?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 11:37:42 GMT I have elevated testosterone and have always had a little hair on my upper lip (I am naturally dark haired and all the women in my family have "hair" issues - none have PCOS either) but recently I noticed a significant amount of blonde fuzzy hair on my lip and chin with a few darker strands mixed in as well as darker hair on my belly. I have never seen this before. Is the blonde fuzzy stuff the beginning stages of severe hirsutism? My doc said leave them alone because they're still very fine and we don't want them getting coarse. Anyone experience random increase of blonde fuzz everywhere? ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth srprice http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347445-Hirsutism-Getting-worse Body hair :( http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347413-Body-hair-(?goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 11:22:39 GMT I feel so ugly :( I have suffered excess hair for as long as I can remember, but it has increased over the last 2 years. I have very dark hair on my stomach, my lower back by my pant line, and on my butt. Now I'm noticing black, very fine hairs appearing on my boobs and mt upperlip.

I don't have money for laser treatments or electeolosis, an epilator is the most painful thing ever, I can't reach it all to wax (but I wax my tummy) and all the doctors I have seen tell me "its OK, it is the way God made you". I know god made me this way, but its embarrassing being a woman with all this man hair :( I won't even let my husband of 13 years see me naked anymore, I feel like I'm becoming a man!

Please tell me some solutions. I've seen all 4 docs in my town and they don't believe in Spiro, or other medications because they can cause cancer. Please help me!!! Thank you ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth iam1 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347413-Body-hair-( bald spots http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347350-bald-spots?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:25:08 GMT Hi...i've had pcos for a while (diagnoised i should say) since i was 18 and i'm 24 now. recently like the last 2 weeks ish i have bald spots on my head. right behind my ears. you can see where the hair has completely thinned out and my skin is just smooth. its realllly upsetting me. i'm not sure what to do. i just started on metformin (again) and bcp (again). i stopped metformin because of gi upset. but i started taking it again a few weeks ago. and bcp i started a week ago. do i need to see my dr? i came off bcp in jan. and had a regular cycle in feb. i couldn't believe it. first time since i was 17! i lost 35lbs. but i gained some back because of steroid treatments. any help?hair.jpghair2.jpg
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]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth studyqt http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347350-bald-spots Hello, I have a testosterone question http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347347-Hello-I-have-a-testosterone-question?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:50:55 GMT I new to the forum, but not to PCOS. It took me YEARS to get a doctor to listen to me about my issues, and was finally diagnosed with PCOS. Again, years went by without ever having my testosterone checked, even after the growth of hair in very bad places :( So, I finally get tested and my results are high. I am then sent for a pelvic ultrasound, and an abdominal CT. Both turn out normal. Then, I... I new to the forum, but not to PCOS. It took me YEARS to get a doctor to listen to me about my issues, and was finally diagnosed with PCOS. Again, years went by without ever having my testosterone checked, even after the growth of hair in very bad places :( So, I finally get tested and my results are high. I am then sent for a pelvic ultrasound, and an abdominal CT. Both turn out normal. Then, I am reading online how excess testosterone causes ovarian cancer :( Sine my adrenal glands were normal, and the ultrasound showed ovaries without suspicious characteristics, should I STILL be concerned? Kinda worried...

My Testosterone was 90 and my FREE testosterone is 14.9 ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth iam1 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347347-Hello-I-have-a-testosterone-question Supplements and Excess Hair http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347332-Supplements-and-Excess-Hair?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:48:48 GMT Hello there! I'm a bit of a newbie here, so I'll intro myself quickly... I'm 22yo, just be diagnosed, suffered from hirsutism for 2 years. Not bad on the body but quite noticeable on the face. Gets me down quite a bit! Currently on a short course of Norethisterone to encourage a bleed as my womb lining was very thickened (I'm v. irregular) and off to the docs today to talk about the pill/meds to regulate my menstruation.


Have noticed that supplements seem to play a big part in lots of people's management of PCOS and was just wondering if anyone could share a couple of supplements available in the UK that I could try that you've noticed an improvement in hairyness whilst using them.

I'd really appreciate any help, my self-esteem isn't all that great.

Thanks guys ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth jellytots121991 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347332-Supplements-and-Excess-Hair Embarrassed to make laser appointment! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347260-Embarrassed-to-make-laser-appointment!?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:46:05 GMT I have gone twice to my laser hair removal already to get half of my face done, now I want to add neck area because I have noticed a lot less hair in my face and haven't had to shave but I'm embarrassed because they have these brochures for women about their sales packages etc (bikini/armpits/legs for example) and then the men brochures (face/neck/ back) and what I'm asking isn't in the women one lol and I asked the receptionist lady for the price on the neck area and she was like confused for a second when I asked and instantly looked at my neck haha

obviously I will make appointment anyway but does anyone get embarrassed actually going to the laser place? ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth Peaceandlove http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347260-Embarrassed-to-make-laser-appointment! hairloss while TTC http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347255-hairloss-while-TTC?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:35:25 GMT Are there any treatments for hair loss that are safe to use while TTC?? Its gradually gotten worse since going going off bcp last year and i'm beggining to worry i'll be bald before I ever get pregnant :(

I'm currently on Metformin and Clomid and taking the following supplements:
-prenatal
-folic acid
-calcium + Vitamin D
-Fish oil

I already eat a fairly healthy/low carb diet and get plenty of exercise. I have mostly cut out caffeine and alcohol too. Other than thinning hair my other pcos symptoms are infrequent periods and mild acne.

any advice?? ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth emma_h_au http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347255-hairloss-while-TTC Medical Study Says Lavender Oil and Tea Tree Oil May Reduce Unwanted Hair Growth! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347247-Medical-Study-Says-Lavender-Oil-and-Tea-Tree-Oil-May-Reduce-Unwanted-Hair-Growth!?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:15:07 GMT Has anyone ever heard of using lavender oil and tea tree oil on the skin for a treatment for idiopathic hirsutism?! This was the first time I ever heard of it! I wrote a pretty nice article on my hirsutism blog (http://www.thehirsutismhub.com/lavender-and-tea-tree-oils-may-help-reduce-hirsutism/) about the study done in Italy to compare 12 hairy girls with lavender oil and tea tree oil on... Has anyone ever heard of using lavender oil and tea tree oil on the skin for a treatment for idiopathic hirsutism?! This was the first time I ever heard of it!

I wrote a pretty nice article on my hirsutism blog about the study done in Italy to compare 12 hairy girls with lavender oil and tea tree oil on their affected areas to 12 hairy girls with a placebo.

The 12 with the oil mix experienced some success.

I've only heard of lavender in some ayurvedic medicines but that's it. I don't know how effective those medicines are.

So, has anyone ever heard of or tried this? ]]> Hair Loss/Hair Growth reneleft01 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347247-Medical-Study-Says-Lavender-Oil-and-Tea-Tree-Oil-May-Reduce-Unwanted-Hair-Growth!