I am posting for my husband who is very frustrated with his excess body hair. He wants to get rid of it or find a way to have less of it. The hair on his upper chest and back near his neck drives him crazy the most.He recently shaved it all off to see how it would feel. Was happier, but not uncomfortable with the re-growth.

From what I'm guessing, we thinks he sounds very much like a Sulphur type constitution.
He is very open-hearted, gentle and giving. He is very intelligent but often lacks initiative and doesn't follow through. He enjoys debating almost to the point of arguing esp. if about a topic of great interest to him. Seems to live inside of his brain and rarely expresses himself emotionally. Feels like he has to control anger and never acts out his anger. Withdraws and keeps it inside. Has very strong sexual urges, but suppresses those too.

His parents were often disappointed with him as a child, expecting him to do better, be better, etc. although he was smart in school--never good enough for them. Was overweight as child and picked on by others and made to feel ashamed. Parents forced him into competitive sports so he "wouldn't be lazy and fat". He is always concerned he can never be good enough in anything, so gives up easily and swallows shame and guilt.

Has fear of failure in almost everything, including business and as husband/father. Creates alot of anxiety for him.

He craves carbohydrates, salt and cheeses and fatty foods. Only aversion is gelatin type products like "jello". Gets indigestion easily from acidic foods. Loves spicy, hot foods like curries.

Does not like damp, cold weather. Prefers warm and dry.

Feels better after physical exertion even though doesn't do it often.

Sleeps on his back. Falls asleep easily but often wakes up between 3-5 a.m. but can go back to sleep after a while.

Has lots of aches and pains in knees, ankles from sports injuries and excess weight. Has oily skin with dark hair. Gets colds and ailments related to excess mucus easily. Had nasal polyp removed 2 years ago.

Uses caffeine and nicotine products to give energy and focus. Struggled with drinking problems on and off for years but not drinking now.

Husband feels many of his problems (aggression, anger, excess body hair, inability to express emotions, etc.) would be minimized if he had less testosterone.

Any thoughts??? I hate to see him experiment with hormones, but see him ready to do something serious about this.

Thanks.

I forgot to mention that after he shaved his chest, there was bright red rash with squiggly, circular pattern all over. Pharmacist said it was probably a fungal infection--possibly like a ringworm and suggested he use a broad-spectrum anti-fungal cream. My husband has been scratching his chest for years but because it is so hairy, he never noticed anything but a slight redness after scratching. Maybe this has been part of his obsession in getting rid of the hair

[This message has been edited by Sonia24 (edited 24 October 2000).]

Try Carcinosin 1M, single dose.

Sounds more like a suppressed Nux to me Anna with the love for stimulents etc. Also Lycopodium is indicated with his sense of failure. Interesting the > exercise as sepia has nasal polyps and is used for excess hair in woman. At least the Carc should bring something out!! I can see why with the family background.

Thanks. Should I go ahead with the Carc--one dose only and have him wait and see? I know coffee is an antidote for most remedies so should he quit coffee 4 days before taking it and stay off how long? I ask because although he is not a big drinker, I'm not sure if he can quit cold-turkey and for a long time. Anything else to avoid besides coffee and camphor products?

Just saw Franks response. Frank, Is that for me or are you discussing with others since most of it didn't make sense to me. Please explain, if necessary. By the way, husband doesn't care for oysters, no real aversion, just not interested in eating them.

Noticed an error I made... Husband IS UNCOMFORTABLE with hair re-growth.

THANKS!!!

[This message has been edited by Sonia24 (edited 25 October 2000).]

[This message has been edited by Sonia24 (edited 25 October 2000).]

Discussion on the remedy as not convinced its Carc. Sep also feels better after exercise as crculation is sluggish as well. Would like to see a bit more work done on this. i do not usually post on chronic complaints but this caught my attention.

PS Anna, if GM is taking a well earned break I will try and help out more with acutes.

Sonia, basically none of us it seems is as confident a prescriber on the net as is GM for chronic cases, and we do not agree as to the first prescription. Frank's idea of calc is a good one, for a good reason.
I suggested Carc because of the excess hairiness, suppression of emotions, and anger in particular, strong sexuality, strict childhood, liking for fat and spices, waking in the early hours.
The preference for warm and dry weather, better for exertion (as Frank noted) are more indicative of calc. As are the pains in knees and ankles.
Frank's selection has the advantage of working with modalities rather than "dry symptoms" so I can lend my support to that.

Is there a family history of cancer, TB, diabetes etc?

Frank, thanks.
Do you suppose it could be a Calc/Tub case. The hairiness suggests to me either Carc or Tub, and I went for the obvious Carc since that fits many of the symptoms. But your idea of Calc fits others better, and then Tub could fit the rest.
If this is correct, open with Sulph 30 followed next day by Tub 1M?

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Would think about this again...what do oysters do?

[This message has been edited by Frank Hicks (edited 25 October 2000).]

Anna,

No family hx of cancer, diabetes or tub. His father suffered heart attack at 60--no other hx of heart disease. Mother is adopted so no hx on her. Siblings and parents all have osteo/bone problems. They are all large boned and tall. Lots of arthritis too as well as many surgeries for back, neck, knees in everyone. I believe all family members suffer from allergies, sinus problems and a few with asthma. Husband, however, does not have the asthma.

Forgot to mention hx of migraines as well as for my husband. Classical migraines with aura, light sensitivity, etc. Gets them 5-6 times/year, mostly after over exertion with exercise or pushing himself to do too much. Developed in early childhood.

Note that my husband is part Lebanese with dark hair and olive complexion. So in my opinion, he is not unusually hairy for his culture. But I guess I'm not the one with hair all over my body

I appreciate the interest and wonderful collaboration between all of you. Thank you very much!