Posted by Larry Hoover on October 22, 2003, at 22:46:05
In reply to this is driving me insane, posted by sarita0001 on October 21, 2003, at 22:31:38
> Hi,
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> For some of you who have read my posts might know about how I was on meds for 7 years and misdiagnosed, etc,etc. Well what has really been bothering me and I haven't posted it here is the cosmetic side effects I got from Topamax. I didn't realize how self-conscious I could really be until this happened. I made the blonde hair on my face(everyone has it but you can't see it) turn black and grow a little longer. That's called hypertrichosis and is apparently a not so likely side effect and is hormonal(a lot of people don't know that topamax and aed's have testosterone in them) So this drives me crazy every single day because I beat myself up about having taken the stupid medicine after dieting and exercising for 1.5 years due to lithium weight gain.
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> The only thing I could do is go to a dermatologist and get the hair lasered off which is going to cost me up to 2000 dollars and I am a student. I am so self-conscious about it my self esteem gets lower every day. It's mostly just on my cheeks and side of face.Sara, I hope this doesn't sound too simplistic, but have you considered investing a couple bucks in a disposable razor? Soap up, a quick swipe, and at least you can walk away feeling there's something less to be self-conscious about....in the meantime you can consider other long-term options.
Lar
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