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Is shaving too often risky?
Thanks for asking.
There's a lot of popular ideas out there about body hair removal.
Shave too much and the hair becomes thicker.
Wax and it will gradually start thinning out.
It can be hard to know who or what to believe.
Both women and men increasingly spend a lot of their time and money removing body hair, even though it acts as a barrier to bacteria and sexually transmitted diseases in the case of pubic hair.
Shaving with a razor, using an electric epilator and waxing all have their own pros and cons, but let's take a moment to consider the rarely discussed topic of whether any of them pose health risks.
Shaving, for example, is perhaps the most popular hair removal method due to how quick, easy and cheap it is.
Using a razor is actually quite harsh on the skin, though, and tends to dry it out in the long run.
Depilatory creams are a gentler alternative, but they also contain certain hair softening chemicals which can irritate the skin or worse, trigger an allergic reaction.
Are there any risks associated with waxing?
People with blood circulation problems should avoid hot wax.
If you have varicose veins, for example, there's a risk of vein dilation, especially if you wax regularly.
If you still want to wax, you should discuss it with your doctor first and inform your beauty therapist if you choose to go to a salon.
Waxing can also cause burns, just like pulsed light or laser hair removal.
Bear in mind that certain devices can only be used by dermatologists.
Waxing can be particularly harmful.
Is that true?
Indeed it is, and the more frequent and thorough the hair removal, shaving or trimming, the higher the risk.
That's because of the microscopic wounds it can cause, which act as an entry point to the body for germs, leaving us susceptible to infections like chlamydia, herpes or gonorrhea.
The risk of urinary infections and yeast infections is also higher.
Does frequent hair removal lead to ingrown hairs?
It does, which is why dermatologists recommend exfoliating before hair removal to remove dead skin and refine the skin.
That should ideally be done a few days beforehand.
Ingrown hairs can sometimes become infected and even create an abscess.
Applying a bandage with hexamidine or diluted hydrogen peroxide for several hours on the ingrown hair can effectively help it to pierce the skin.
Don't hesitate to ask for advice at your local pharmacy.
Generally speaking, people don't think enough about disinfecting the equipment they're using for hair removal.
Regular hydration, including the bikini area, also helps to avoid dry skin, with pores that clog more easily.
There are also specific creams for ingrown hairs.
After hair removal or shaving, you should really wait at least a day before exposing yourself to the sun or swimming.
That's because sea salt or chlorine from the swimming pool can cause irritation.
There you have it.
Now you know whether shaving too often is risky.
In under three minutes, we answer your questions and help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines.
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