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'peach fuzz' on face? :-\

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 20:33

So fed up. Have noticed that this has really increased lately. Far worse than it's ever been. Am in mid thirties. Three children. Must be a hormonal shift, I guess?

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tiggerkid · 22/07/2014 20:53

I'd like to be able to respond to this or for someone else to try and respond but I am not sure what the question is. Are you asking why you are having the "problem" or whether it's unreasonable for you to feel fed up with it?

If it's the former, then I guess, yes, it's possible that it's hormones, in which case would suggest discussing this with your GP if it can't be dealt with the help of some OTC creams etc.

If it's the latter, then I will keep saying what I always say, i.e. it's not unreasonable for anyone to feel anything.

diddl · 22/07/2014 20:58

I don't remember it happening post kids, but I've def got it now that I haven't had a period for three and a half years!

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 21:02

Thank you. Sorry. Should have posted on another page. So used to going on aibu and didn't think. I guess I just wondered if anyone else has it, and if it has been related to hormone changes..

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 21:02

Thank you. Sorry. Should have posted on another page. So used to going on aibu and didn't think. I guess I just wondered if anyone else has it, and if it has been related to hormone changes..

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FrankSaysNo · 22/07/2014 21:03

Are you male or female?

tigermoll · 22/07/2014 21:03

When I hit late twenties I started growing a full on witches beard and tache. I choose to believe it's cos I'm wise. Like Mr miagi.

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 21:08

Funny, Frank. Obv a woman. Came on here for some advice and support as am feeling a bit low. Should have known better.

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ThermoLobster · 22/07/2014 21:14

I haven't got any advice or experience but just wanted to sympathise to balance out the unhelpful comments! Are you sure it is as noticeable as you think? I am early forties with some horrid hormonal symptoms so am similarly fed up.

Bluestocking · 22/07/2014 21:16

Hi Socks - threading is really good for annoying facial hair. Sorry you're feeling fed up! It won't be as noticeable to anyone else as it is to you - and I bet you're gorgeous.

ObfusKate · 22/07/2014 21:19

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newsecretidentity · 22/07/2014 21:24

I too, am a hairy fucker. Like, really hairy. OK, so it's light and fine (except for the odd rogue porcupine quill) but it can get LONG! So in certain lights it becomes really noticeable. No idea what the hell to do about it though. It really is soul destroying.

  • I have a miserable cold and may be somewhat more dramatic than usual.
Frogisatwat · 22/07/2014 21:32

My mother told me I look like shaggy from scooby doo. Cow.

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 21:35

Thanks all for comments. May well try threading. It's just peach fuzz, not dark or noticeable but I'm aware of it.

By the way, to you nobheads who think it's remotely clever or funny to hit a woman when she's down.. RUDENESS.

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ObfusKate · 22/07/2014 21:39

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Cardilover · 22/07/2014 21:41

I sympathise socks! I get the peach fuzz on my face really bad in pregnancy and this time it's lingered. DH said it wasn't noticeable but I'm really conscious of it (and am strangely addicted to stroking it!). If you find a solution please come back and share with us fellow fuzzies

Thenapoleonofcrime · 22/07/2014 21:43

socks I am similarly fuzzy, it's not too noticeable in winter, but when the sun shines from a certain angle. My husband mentioned I had a tache a few years ago, I thought he was joking til I saw it glistening in the sunlight! I just pluck out the long offenders as soon as they grow back. I probably could do laser/the thing they offer in salons, my mum has had it done and says its excellent, but obviously I don't care that much.

Anyone tried any of those home defuzzers like the NoNo or the Phillips one everyone was going on about at Christmas? I do keep wondering if they are the answer- and meanwhile, just don't think about it too much.

JonSnowsPout · 22/07/2014 21:45

I get my face fuzz threaded every month, I have dark hair and pale skin and it made me misrable for years.

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 21:48

Thank you. Must be hormonal! The dermablading sounds painful. No, not especially offended at the shaving comment. Shouldn't have posted on aibu x

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ObfusKate · 22/07/2014 21:51

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CarbeDiem · 22/07/2014 21:51

Mine became much worse recently. Turns out I had raised testosterone levels. It might be worth a visit to the GP.
I wax the worst areas every few months. Sometimes use a coil spring hair remover thingy that I got from amazon - it's similar to threading in that it rips out multiple hairs from the root in one shot.
Soul destroying. Definitely :(

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socksandsandles · 22/07/2014 21:52

Lol, dermaplaning.. Dermablading :-\

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newsecretidentity · 22/07/2014 21:58

I've looked up dermaplaning, but can't find anywhere that does it in the uk

ObfusKate · 22/07/2014 22:02

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Pinter · 22/07/2014 22:06

Threading all the way. It kills, but is very effective

Latara · 22/07/2014 22:07

One of my friends has noticed she has more hair on her face than usual; she's 38. She's just got pregnant after trying for a long time so whether it's hormonal in her case I'm unsure.