Penny For My Thoughts

As I’ve mentioned before, I have PolyCysticOvarySyndrome (PCOS).  To keep my symptoms in check, I have an amount of money which I spent every month.

First and foremost, I take two prescriptions for it-an oral contraceptive and another med which controls my acne and facial hair  Fortunately, the contraceptive pill I am now, as well as the other med, are available in generic form, so they are only $10 a month for me.

Next, the acne.  I’ve used countless cleansers, over the counter products, and prescription creams (Differin, Retin-A, DuaC) over the years.  I’ve learned a few things along the way (such as benzoyl peroxide is a no-no for me).  However, out of all the acne products I’ve bought over the past 15 years, nothing has worked as well as Mario Badescu products-namely the Drying Lotion .  These products aren’t cheap, but they are absolutely, without a doubt worth it.

Finally, we have the facial hair.  Remember how I said that I was on all those prescription acne meds?  Well, if you have PCOS, the irony is that most prescription acne meds prevent you from being able to wax your face, due to increased sensitivity.  As a result, while I like the occasional waxing, I have tried pretty much every other method under the sun.  I first started with facial bleach, which was easy enough to do but still left a visible mustache (and I’m pretty darn pale).  I then moved onto nair, which was very effective, but I once got a chemical burn from it, which turned me off of it.  The best solution I’ve found is a facial hair trimmer.  It’s quick, it’s painless, and it lets me grab that one hair that I suddenly see as I’m headed out the door.  I also tweeze a few select hairs on my chin. I’ve debated laser hair removal, but am not convinced it’s worth it yet.

If you have any questions about PCOS, feel free to leave a comment!