Since I have a self-imposed ban on returning to the ESPY discussion and going insane battling Ion Beza, I have a new post. Warning - this post is odd but I have been contemplating asking the panel of experts for a few months now.
Here's my problem (one among many), I'm losing my body hair. Does anyone else have this problem who swims a lot? I'm not a nutty swimmer, probably swimming around 7-8 hours per week. mostly indoors. But, I'm telling you, I am disturbed by what has happened to me. My wife is disturbed by the neighborhood women asking her if her husband shaves his legs and dyes his hair (neither of which I do).
I really didn't notice anything until I went to a party with some co-workers and was wearing shorts. The remarks have been unlimited since then. Most commonly I am now referred to as Mr. Bigglesworth, that hairless cat from the Austin Powers movie.
In all seriousness, is this a common problem? Any tips on what I can do to reverse this or mitigate it?
ALL my hair is turning blond or white.
With the weight I've lost it sure makes for a 'new look'. Not too bad overall.
I have some annoying tangles in my hair after a swim, but my biggest issue is that often my back and/or shoulders itch like crazy for a while. Sometimes coming and going later that night.
Gyaaahhhhhh
-eric
Eric, I also had major problems with itching (i.e., pool rash) after returning to swimming after a long absence. I got some great advice on remedies when I searched the forum.
I have found two products that really help. The first is Dermaswim Pro pre-swimming lotion. You apply it before you swim and it blocks the chorline. It really does work. The other is Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion. I use it every day and my skin looks nicer than it has in years. Most importantly, no more itching!!
Of the two, I actually prefer the Aveeno. You can buy it just about anywhere (i.e., Target, Walgreens, WalMart) and it's less expensive than the Dermaswim. However, if I was planning on being in the pool for more than a couple of hours, I would definitely use the Dermaswim. It's very similar to Aveeno, but it is very long-lasting.
ALL my hair is turning blond or white.
With the weight I've lost it sure makes for a 'new look'. Not too bad overall.
I have some annoying tangles in my hair after a swim, but my biggest issue is that often my back and/or shoulders itch like crazy for a while. Sometimes coming and going later that night.
Gyaaahhhhhh
-eric
Eric, I also had major problems with itching (i.e., pool rash) after returning to swimming after a long absence. I got some great advice on remedies when I searched the forum.
I have found two products that really help. The first is Dermaswim Pro pre-swimming lotion. You apply it before you swim and it blocks the chorline. It really does work. The other is Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion. I use it every day and my skin looks nicer than it has in years. Most importantly, no more itching!!
Of the two, I actually prefer the Aveeno. You can buy it just about anywhere (i.e., Target, Walgreens, WalMart) and it's less expensive than the Dermaswim. However, if I was planning on being in the pool for more than a couple of hours, I would definitely use the Dermaswim. It's very similar to Aveeno, but it is very long-lasting.
