Is there a thread about shaving underarms?

[MCS]

Oh I think this is such a cute thread and a big testament that we are the source for our issues, regardless of the matter.


I did not get any more hair in my underams under my left breast, the deseaced breast. Felt funny at first but now, alleluia- who needs to shave.

The underam under the prophe mast also is not getting any hair. I wonder if has to do with removal of glands.

Both are smooth as baby skin

I noticed that I also don't sweat as much and it doesn't smell either. I'm using a very mild deodorant called Alvera -aloe and Almonds. Sold at the health food stores and whole foods market. Very natural and smells nice. Target also sells a natural deodorant called Herbal Clear Naturally, a natural dedorant that smells bery fresh and works. I tried the Naturally Fresh Dedorant Crystal Roll on- (they support breast cancer research) but it did not work as well

Some positive things that come out of our mess. Accentuate the positive

Hair on legs is sparse but I don't know is due to chemo, herceptin or age (i'm 51). Don't have to shave as often. I do shave with a regular raxor, not shower electric razor.

XOXO

MCS ( maria)

[rinaina]

Since my suregery, chemo and radiation, I have no return of underarm hair and I will second that Halleluah! The hair on my legs is sparse as well and I use a regular razor on them. Sure hope the underarm hair never returns as I haven't had it yet and chemo ended in late July and Radiation ended in late November. This is definitely a positive.

[Lolly]

Ladies, you might try a depilatory cream; I use a product made by Sally Hansen called "Sally Hansen Creme Hair Remover Kit" for my Unwanted Facial Hair (HA! Try beard and mustache), and I know the company also makes creams for underarm and leg hair. I recommend this product because I have very sensitive skin and it's never caused a rash, plus each box of the facial product contains a small bottle of aftercare skin conditioner that's very nice...
I've never actually used the underarm or leg hair product, as I shave with a razor very very very carefully, but I'm going to switch over to the cream for my underarms. Will let you know how it works.

<3 Lolly

[KellyA]

Lolly,

Be careful with the cremes under the arm- I know that "technically" I'm supposed to wear a glove even when using cleaning supplies, etc. because of certain chemicals potentially creating risk for lymphodema (not that I do that!). Not sure what is in hair removal cremes. Might want to show your doc to make sure. Ridiculous to have to worry about such small things now. OK- we all need to get very rich making a line of products for breast cancer survivors. There are certainly enough of us! Hmmmmm.... underarm cremes, hair stimulator,press-on nipples, fake eyebrows- I'm sure we could think of a lot more!

Love, Kelly