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Am I Normal: Hair
Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn’t normal when it comes to body hair. For both girls and boys, growing up can lead to the development of body hair in some surprising places. Dr Dawn looks at some of the common concerns and gets the opinions of the cast of Hollyoaks.
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Hollyoaks
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Hi I'm 17 about 6ft 2 and I started puberty when U was 12 or 13. I developed arm pit hair and a bit at the base if my penis but then it stopped. I don't think I've developed at all for years and I have hardly any pubes around the base of my penis. What should I do?
I dont know what to do about pubic hair, im guessing most guys prefer shaved but I can never get a very close shave and it grows back very quick and stubbly. I get red patchy rashes too :S
hi there my name is john am in late 20s i have a problem of excessive body hair like everywhere neck, back, sholders etc... please can you advice what it the best way to get rid of all the hair permanently because it is affecting my life at this time. i am starting to loose my confidence please help. thanks
Have you looked into laser treatment? That's usually pretty good for getting rid of excess hair.
I am very hairy, and getting hairier as I get older. You could try and accept that it is atually quite normal, some of us guys just are extremely hairy. You could try trimming it, use electric clippers, this can make it look neater and some guys do this. If its really bothering you then there is laser treatment, but I think you will find this very expensive but can stop the hair coming back.
hi im a 18 year old female. i have a really hairy bum and its so embarrassing. my boyfriend wants us to have anal sex but i dnt want to because of all this hair. i have tried shaving but it leaves me with a red rash. is there anything i can do?
i have a really hairy back, stomach and arms. i normally wear hoody's or t-shirts to cover up my back. what can i do to get rid of it as i can't shave my back? someone help please
I have hair on my tummy and around my belly button and find it hard to cover it. if i shave it grows back and ive tried veet.. what other products are out there or are there any perminant hair removals out there?
hi i am 19. i am going bold towards the back of my head and am losing alot of hair that is very noticeable. also, i have alot of body hair from my back to my neck right down to my back side and toes. it is litrally everywhere. i am young aswell and also fear that there is alot more to come and grow. is there something i can do please ? as this has knocked my confidence right off with mixing people e.g friends/opposite sex etc. help is required a.s.a.p please. thnk you xxx
if you have any answers to this off others please let me now,i have had hair on my breasts ,stomach, chin,top of the legs, sideburns,very thick and black,for atleast 20 years now ,i hate it,ifeel like a ape, do not feel femanine at all,but im very lucky to have a hubby who loves me anyway,but he understands how much i want rid ,but the electrolisis is expensive i cant afford it, any answers would be helpful ,if you get any ,
hi i am 25 i have few hairs growing on my nipples not loads but i really hate it i have shaved few times but makes it worse dose anyone know anythink bout why they grow there dident have a problem with them b4 but now i have dose anyone know what i could do too get rid of them plz anythink?? i have a husband and i am ashamed to be seen.
hair is natural and im sure if your husband loves you he wont mind... hope this helps
me and my boyfriend have been together around 4 months. weve been having frequent sex and everything was fine to begin with, but recently ive been suffering from a small amount of pain afterwards, weve both been tested for sti's and all were negative and i dont know what could be wrong. Also i shave my pubic hair, but i get really bad spots which bleed when caught, i already used sensitive shaving cream, can you recommend anything else? thank you
Ive shaved my pubes for the 2nd time and have a kind of red rash made of red bumps some are small and some are big and some have black or white centres. I squeezed one and i think a hair may of come out of it along with some puss. I was in the shower when i shaved and didnt use any shave gel or foam. Please help it's really sensetive and saw.