Dr Nina Byrnes answers your medical questions Independent.ie Ask the GP: Dr Nina Byrnes Ask the GP: Dr Nina Byrnes Q. I have a daughter who has just turned four. She is a great little girl - bright and funny and is rarely sick. When she was born, she was quite hairy - she had a full head of black hair with lighter hair all down her back. As she got older, her…
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? + + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }} Laser hair removal is not permanent. Electrolysis can be permanent. Laser hair removal covers large areas much quicker. Electrolysis treats one follicle at a time. Laser hair removal only works for dark hairs. Electrolysis is color blind. Laser hair removal requires multiple treatment spaced…
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces Little darling, it seems like years since its been here Here comes the sun, here comes the sun and I say its all right Taken on the 13th June at 6am. So my back was still hurting this morning, but not as intensely as before. I took some of my Dads ibuprofen before getting dressed for a shopping trip to Manchester…
His compassion and dedication to his patients and the Burn Center is nothing short of remarkable. My journey began October 13 when I was faced with the toughest decision in my entire life. My husband was in a terrible accident and burned over 73 percent of his body, all third degree. After receiving the unimaginable news he was not going to make it, they told…
I used the Giraffe Bath Razor Extension at the end of my pregnancy as well as during recovery from my c-section. I had a hard time shaving even when I could put my leg up on the edge of the bathtub but this product made it much easier to shave regularly. It was also essential during recovery from my c-section since I needed help with so many other things; it…
Laser hair removal machines emit pulses of light energy to deactivate the root of your hair. Once the root is deactivated, that hair follicle will no longer grow. It is the most efficient and relatively painless method for removing unwanted hair in comparison to other contemporary treatments like waxing, plucking, and shaving. Long term treatment is also more…
I m not a particularly hairy guy. Some here to trim, some there to shave, but over all, I m pretty standard in the hair department. Except for one area: the back of my neck. It s basically full bush seven days post-haircut. I know you guys can feel me on this. Luckily, being Men s FitnessStyle and Grooming Editor means I m inundated with information about the…
Shaving your legs, armpits and bikini area can be time consuming, and the results only last for a day or two. Waxing has more long-term effects, but it does not prevent your hair from growing back within a few weeks. The good news is that if you keep waxing for many years, you may be able to prevent the hair from ever growing back. Once you know more about why…
We don t know who started the rumour that hair grows back thicker if you shave it off, but mothers have been using it to dissuade daughters from shaving their legs too early for far too long. Whenever scientists put this to the test, they find that hair regrowth is in no way affected by shaving, or any other type of hair removal. So why does the myth persist?…
Shaving Your Back Specially designed handles make using just-for-your-back razors and body groomers a breeze. Follow the same routine you use for any other hair: Exfoliate beforehand, use a high-quality shave cream, and soothe any irritation with an aftershave balm. For best results, try shaving in the shower and blaming your roommate when the drain clogs. Depilatory…
