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I am wondering on HRT effects on facial hair, or hair in general (or balding spot/lack there of. I have thinning hair on the top back of my head, with a lot of hair and the way I brush it cannot be noticed, but if I part down the middle it shows. possible other hair locations than head as well.) For facial, does it thin out on HRT or since I have been born male and already had a 5 o'clock shadow it will still be there without some form of removal.

 

For facial, is going to the doctor the only way, are there any at home treatments that could be done or recommended.

 

Sorry if this has been asked before.

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Hrt will not lessen facial hair.  You need to hair electrolysis to permanently take care of it.  Laser may work on your dark hairs, but isn't guaranteed as permanent so it may eventually return.  None of the home methods are worth the money.  Your facial skin in delicate and you can easily damage it if you are not careful.  Refrain from plucking hairs as this is a leading cause in ingrown hairs which can get infected and be painful..

 

As to head hair, it may slow the loss and in some cases it might come back, but don't count on it.  If you have a full head of hair you might be a candidate for transplant.  

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Facial hair doesnt really change other than it may grow a little slower than it use to. Depending on your body. I refer to @Jani,s post above. It is the only way to remove it permanantly. For the love of god never try chemicals on your face. Nair can be dangerous in the wrong parts of your anatomy. Its even a little bit dodgy on the parts it is suppose to be used for. Many have tried and many have failed to do it without making a mess of your skin. You may think its a quick fix. It is not. I wouldnt rate those home electrolysis kits you can supposedly use at home., But then i have never used one so not really qualified to judge them. Im just thinking out loud. I mean if you go to a clinic for electrolysis there machines are huge and not a lil thing you can store in a small box, Common sense dictates they are not going to be that good.  The NO NO hair removal machine. Which i have tried way back. Dont waste your money, On fine hair great but on thick manly facial hair you may as well try and sail a toy boat in a hurricane.

 

If you want to remove facial hair then go see a proffesional. So it costs money but you really want it done right,  You face can be a precious thing and you really do want it to look its best. You wouldnt take your car to be repaired to a baker. same rules apply.  You want the best for yourself. So go see someone who knows what would be a good treatment for you.

 

As far as hair on your head is concerned, You may read in certain circles that it never comes back. I am living proof that it does. Its not an amazing and overnight return. But I have hair on my head that Five years ago was like a folical desert.

You get yourself a really good hairdresser to. They are amazing at giving you a style that will hide the thin parts and enhance the good bits. Mine is fantastic at it. Even some women thin a little as they get older. Mine just assumes i have been through the menopause and lost a little then. Shes never questioned me. After all she still takes my money and mine is just as good as the next woman in the chair. She isnt bothered in what i am to be honest she just wants to do the best job she can.

 

 

 

 

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I have a mostly full head of hair, cannot tell a thinning area with touch or the way I coming it. Nair, I had tried and it did tingle, I washed it off right away and was red for the evening. Thanks for the info that you both gave.

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My experience with hair on HRT was:

- head: maybe a slowing of the rate of loss; no regrowth;

- face: no change;

- body, legs, arms: significant reduction;

- pubic: male pattern changed to female pattern.

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On 2/17/2021 at 7:19 PM, KathyLauren said:

My experience with hair on HRT was:

- head: maybe a slowing of the rate of loss; no regrowth;

- face: no change;

- body, legs, arms: significant reduction;

- pubic: male pattern changed to female pattern.

Yeah, My fore arms are slightly hairy and that is one of places I was worried about with out posting it directly above. 

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