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Article: Your most private skin questions-answered: don't know who to ask about that unsqueezable bump or those weird, dark hairs? We quizzed top docs--so you don't have to.
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- Redbook
- Article date:
- April 1, 2003
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Q Help! My face seems fuzzier than ever. Is it possible that I'm getting hairier and hairier every year? What might be causing this, and how should I go about removing hair?
A "Increased hair growth can be a part of aging, but it can also result from certain medical conditions, pregnancy, and other hormonal changes," says Michigan-based dermatologist Lorna Thomas. As long as it's within normal limits (ask your M.D.), you can tackle it at home by bleaching--safe and easy--or waxing, which is now less taxing, thanks to no-heat formulas (try Veet Gel-Wax Hair Removal Strips, $7.99, or Ned's No-Heat Hair Removal Gel Facial Wand, $9.99). For a more permanent solution, ...