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I have ingrown hairs down there...

"A few years ago I started getting pubic hair down there. I hated it so I tried to shave it off but it went red and scabby and the hairs came back ingrown. I tried waxing it once but I was in so much pain that I'm too scared to try again. What other ways can I get rid of the hair?"

I'm self-conscious of my weight...

"A few years ago I started getting pubic hair down there. I hated it so I tried to shave it off but it went red and scabby and the hairs came back ingrown. I tried waxing it once but I was in so much pain that I'm too scared to try again. What other ways can I get rid of the hair?"

I’ve got a really big birthmark on my face!

"I’ve got a really big birthmark on my face and I hate it. It’s the first thing that people see. It goes all the way up the side of my face, from my cheek to my hairline. Can I get rid of it or make it fade away?"

My boobs have started growing but I don't know if I'm ready for a bra...

"My boobs have started growing but I don’t know if I’m ready to get a bra or not yet. How do you know when you should get one? Mum says I’m too young but sometimes I feel embarrassed and uncomfortable without one."

I have hair between my toes

"I’ve realised that my body has started to change, but I’m not sure if this is right... I have hairy toes, well actually in between my toes! What can I do to stop the hair from growing?"

My pimples are out of control!

"My pimples are out of control. I have them all over my face, and all over my back. None of my friends get them like I do. Mum keeps saying I’ll grow out of it but I just want them to go away. Is there anything I can do?"

How do you get rid of cellulite?

Dear DOLLY DR, How do you get rid of cellulite? I'm really skinny, but I have cellulite near the bottom of my bum. Is there any way of getting rid of it without surgery? Victoria.

Breast size

Dear DOLLY DR, My boobs are so weird, one is a B cup and one is an AA cup. Do I have cancer or something? Because I have to put heaps of padding on the tiny one and I hate swimming with my mates because they will see my boobs! Help! Candy.

Weight problem

Dear DOLLY, I have a weight problem: I'm nearly 14, weigh 75 kilos and am 162cm tall. I get bagged out by my parents because of how "big" I am and I want to become fitter and healthier, but without their support, I end up getting bigger and bigger! Please help! Ashleigh, via email

Big scars

I have a lump under my arm, which only comes up the week before my period and is quite sore for a week but then goes away after my period. I’ve had it for a few years now and it hasn’t changed at all. Should I be worried? Anonymous