Excessive sweating, body hair, and keratosis pilaris. So self conscious. Why do I do this?

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Ever since I started my menstural cycle at 12 years old I have been so embarrassed of my legs, arms, and chest. I can't wear certain clothes without feeling uncomfortable, shirts, tank tops, bikinis, etc. I think I have keratosis pilaris on those areas because I have the same symptoms as described on the internet and they look similar to the photos shown. I also sweat very bad, even when I'm just sitting in a cool house. And I get dark hairs on my breasts, chest, stomach, and whole body.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Miradry just got FDA clearance for elimination of all hair colors under the arm.  It also has clearance for the elimination of underarm sweating and odor.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello, there are many treatment options. Please see below.Washing your hair after a hair transplantation is an important to survival.  We usually have our patients start spraying hair with lactated ringers with liposomal ATP as well as other growth factors twice a day to help your hair process start ASAP.  Actual hair washing usually takes place several days after the procedure.  There are several advantages to this approach:
Healing improved
Decreased inflammation and redness
Improved blood supply and uptake Best,Dr. Anil Shah

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox can be used to treated excess sweating in many areas, including the area you've mentioned.  You should consult with a qualified derm or plastic surgeon who has experience in this condition.  Expect a little over 6 months out of every treatment.  Most patients who have it are very satisfied in our practice.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

Keratosis pilaris can be treated with 40% urea cream. This can be purchased with or without a prescription. For excessive sweating try using Certain Dri. If that doesn't work you can try using prescription strength Drysol. Other options include Botox injections and miraDry. The best treatment for dark unwanted hair is laser hair removal.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Hyperhidrosis can be treated and you have many options. Read my ebooks about hyperhidrosis and miraDry on the link below.See a core physician who does miraDry and has expertise in hyperhirosis. Check out KP pads for keratosis pilaris on the link below.

Excessive sweating, body hair, and keratosis pilaris. So self conscious. Why do I do this?

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Excessive sweating, body hair, and keratosis pilaris. So self conscious. Why do I do this?

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Answer: Sweating, body hair, keratosis pilaris

Answer: Sweating, body hair, keratosis pilaris

Answer: Keratosis pilaris and hyperhidrosis

Answer: Keratosis pilaris and hyperhidrosis

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