diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index bdcd91c..07671ff 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -371,6 +371,39 @@ Hylauranic acids, Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Glycolic Acids, etc... probably help a HRT helps. Otherwise, look at Adyfiline, Volufiline, and such. See above. +## Body Hair + +There are a few main methods of hair removal: + +#### Shaving + +This one is obvious. Doesn't last very long + +#### Waxing + +Also obvious, lasts longer but non-permanent + +#### Hair Removal Creams + +This can lighten and thin out the hair somewhat, also temporary + +#### Laser Hair Removal + +This is more peramanent than other methods, and involves damaging your hair follicles with lasers. Typical is to do ~8 sessions spaced apart by 4 weeks. Depends a lot on skin type and hair colour. Dark hair + light skin works the best. + +Still requires top ups after the 8 sessions. + +Most find the pain tollerable / not that bad, but if you have particularly sensitive skin and find that after the session is was too unpleasant, there are things you can take to releave pain topically: + +- [reddit post on anesthetic creams](https://old.reddit.com/r/asktransgender/comments/ewhy0b/psa_if_you_do_laser_or_electrolysis_get/){.source-link} +- [reddit post on microneedling also discussing anesthetic creams](https://old.reddit.com/r/vindicta30plus/comments/1blaz1l/microneedling_a_review_and_how_do_to_that_at_home/){.source-link} + +#### Electrolysis + +Most permanent method, involves actually killing the hair follicles with electricity. Most expensive and painful option. + + + ## Hair ### General care