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Posted by TamaraJ on February 23, 2005, at 15:34:24
Please don't laugh, but I have a question for anyone who has ever had a cast on their arm/hand. When you had the cast removed, did you notice that your arm and hand were hairier? Man, my hand is starting to look like a f*cking Chia pet. It's gross! I think I am going to have to shave! Ew! I feel like a cross between Cousin It and Thing. (Ok, so I'm exagerating a bit, but it still looks gross to me.)
Tamara
Posted by alexandra_k on February 23, 2005, at 18:38:45
In reply to Hairy Hand - Ew!, posted by TamaraJ on February 23, 2005, at 15:34:24
Ok. So the hair looks worse because it is darker (having not seen the sun) and (no offense intended) but your arm is probably slightly pale and withered...
It'll come right.
If you shave it it will only grow back prickley and darker (having never seen the sun).
Posted by Susan47 on February 23, 2005, at 19:45:13
In reply to Re: Hairy Hand - Ew! » TamaraJ, posted by alexandra_k on February 23, 2005, at 18:38:45
Your Chia pet picture was hilarious.
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 23, 2005, at 20:40:07
In reply to Re: Hairy Hand - Ew!, posted by Susan47 on February 23, 2005, at 19:45:13
My first thought when I read this was lack of the sun as well. I do hope that is what it is? just don't get it wet....just in case. :)
Posted by Sarah T. on February 24, 2005, at 0:58:28
In reply to Hairy Hand - Ew!, posted by TamaraJ on February 23, 2005, at 15:34:24
I think that TamaraJ's interpretation is probably the correct one but I do remember reading about a few cases of increased hair growth on the skin over a healing broken bone. I think the explanation of this phenomenon was that the injury and subsequent healing of the fracture cause increased blood flow to the area, and this increased blood flow/circulation brings more nutrients and whatever factors cause hair growth (such as hormones, etc.) to the area. Increased hair growth doesn't happen in everyone, however, so I think it just appears to have increased because your skin is pale now.
Posted by TamaraJ on February 24, 2005, at 12:14:43
In reply to Re: Hairy Hand - Ew! » TamaraJ, posted by Sarah T. on February 24, 2005, at 0:58:28
Thanks everyone. I'll just chill. I am sure it is just a temporary thing. It just looked weird because I am fair-skinned and fair-haired. I am just over-reacting. Get a life Tamara! Anyway, a friend of mine offered to come over and braid it if it gets too long!
Posted by alexandra_k on February 24, 2005, at 13:02:13
In reply to Re: Hairy Hand - Ew!, posted by TamaraJ on February 24, 2005, at 12:14:43
If you really can't cope you could get something to bleach the hair.
To lighten it a little...
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 24, 2005, at 18:40:35
In reply to Re: Hairy Hand - Ew!, posted by TamaraJ on February 24, 2005, at 12:14:43
Im sure that is what it is, but can you show it to anyone for a second opinion?
Posted by TamaraJ on February 24, 2005, at 21:30:10
In reply to Re: Hairy Hand - Ew! » TamaraJ, posted by rainbowbrite on February 24, 2005, at 18:40:35
That's a good idea! I have my follow-up appointment with the surgeon in a couple of weeks, so I'll just ask him to confirm that it is normal. I did talk to a friend of mine, and she told me that when her mom had a cast removed, she experienced the same thing. So, it's likely just a temporary thing. Thanks Rain.
Tamara
> Im sure that is what it is, but can you show it to anyone for a second opinion?
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