Thick nipple hair
I've thick hair growing around my nipples. Is this normal? I shave them but it is still noticeable and gives me a red, spot-like rash.
Most women have a few hairs growing around their nipples. Usually these can be tamed by regularly plucking them out. It's best not to shave them, as this leaves a blunt hair shaft that will grow through, feeling more stubbly and noticeable.
If you feel the hairs are excessive, don't be embarrassed to ask your practice nurse or doctor to check whether or not they think you could have a hormone imbalance, although this is quite rare.
Shaving often causes spots by encouraging in-growing hairs. Rather than shaving, try a depilatory cream to dissolve the hairs away, or have them waxed off - preferably professionally.
If you feel the hairs are excessive, don't be embarrassed to ask your practice nurse or doctor to check whether or not they think you could have a hormone imbalance, although this is quite rare.
Shaving often causes spots by encouraging in-growing hairs. Rather than shaving, try a depilatory cream to dissolve the hairs away, or have them waxed off - preferably professionally.
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