Okay, I have no clue about the weight and hair link or the irregular periods.

I do know that I have some body hair that I dislike and that can't be waxed and comes back ingrown if I pluck it. I can't afford electrolosis or expensive laser treatments either, so I talked to my dermatologist.

He prescribed Vaniqa, which is a cream specifically designed for facial hair. It does not remove the hair (you still have to do that), but it works at sending the hair root into hibernation. Theoretically, if you keep using it, the hair root will eventually stop sending up new hair, and you won't have to remove it.

It wasn't too expensive- $20 (with insurance) for a tube that will last quite some time! You do have to apply it twice a day consistently, and even then, some people don't respond. It may be worth a try in your case, however, especially if your insurance covers it.

Good luck.

P.S. I'm trying to do the weight-loss thing too, and it's hard over the holidays, I know. Wish me luck, and I wish luck to you! :)

Um, I believe it's prescription only. You may not have to see a dermatologist, though- sometimes family doctors will handle these things.
I think it's proven to work on the face for some people. I don't know that they've studied its use on body hair. Also, I know it doesn't necessarily work for all people.
I think it takes several months to see results. I'm not sure if it removes all the hair; it may just thin it out, depending on the person.
Also, I do know that if you stop using it, the hair will eventually come out of hibernation and regrow.

I'm sorry that I don't have for-sure answers! You might try looking up Vaniqa on a search engine and finding the manufacturer's website. I would think there'd be more information there. Good luck!

Im far from overweight, yet have always had a prob with unwanted facial hair. Lip is a full mustache and dark and coarse unless i pluck, which i do daily. I also have one dark hair on the right side of my cheek, which of course ikeep plucked and within the last 8 yrs or so ive increasingly accumulated coarse dark hair on my chin BAD, i pluck there too. Monotonous yet effective. I tried the vaniqa, im not insured, at a cost of $60 per tube, purchased with script thru my dermatologist, did nothing but cause reddening irritation , sensitivity , and excessive sweating in the particular area applied. The things we women go thru i tell ya,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,sigh
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