Question 1

im itching and red bumps after brazilian waxing?

Accepted Answer

Brazilian waxing: This waxing problem is very common and it is probably a folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles) due to plugging up of these follicles. 
Warm compresses to the area 3 or 4 times daily followed by the application of an antibiotic ointment like neosporin. If it doesn't get better, see a dermatologist. You may need an oral antibiotic.

Question 2

how to get rid of red itchy big red bumps from waxing?

Accepted Answer

Stop: Warm compresses but sto waxing for now.

Question 3

how can i get rid of red bumps from waxing pubic area?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: A shave(following the direction of hair growth) prior to waxing may help.

Question 4

my legs full of red dots it used to be red bumps but since i started scrubbing & moisturizing & waxing it becomes softer but still has those dots ?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: This is a normal condition which gets better with time. A dermatologist can prescribe a cream that may help.

Question 5

i m gettin red bumps ovr my shoulders n arms n dey r vry itchy.its cuz of waxing i guess or sm othr reason.dey r givin bad  impression.wat cn be done?

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Rash after waxing: Your rash may be related to the trauma of the wax or a reaction to the wax.  I would recommend having your doctor evaluate the rash to determine whether it is a contact reaction or an infection.

Question 6

whatever method i use to remove hair (shaving, waxing, etc), i still have a rash and red bumps besides ingrown hair.what should i do to have nice legs?

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Laser: Consider laser hair removal but only under a doctor's care. It does really work (on dark hairs, not blonde/red/gray; and best on light skin.

Question 7

husband has five bumps/sores/bug bites on his pubic area. what is it? no dischage. wife ichy after brazilian wax, but no sores or whatever it is

Accepted Answer

The : The only way you can recieve a definitive answer about the kind of bumps your husbad has is to have it looked at by a doctor. It could be a few infected in grow hairs, bug bits as you decribed or even herpes. Until you know, avoid skin to skin contact with his genitals.

Question 8

itching and scabby bumps with no fluid on vagina after brazilian wax. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Foliculitis: Inflammation in and around the hair follicles. It should get better in a few days to weeks. It is often worse if you shave too close.

Question 9

i get a boil/hair bump in same exact spot in groin after brazilian wax. why? not herpes.

Accepted Answer

Grooming: Grooming of the pubic hair area may be a risk factor for developing skin infections from herpes, molluscum contagiosum and bacterial skin infections such as folliculitis. One can also get contact dermatitis from the wax.  As you can imagine, one must take precautions or use other methods if problems are caused. Meds are available for most complications see your MD.

Question 10

i had a brazilian wax and i shave my vagina every week. now i have ingrown hairs, bumps, itching, and peeling skin.. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Grooming: One usually does not go to the doctor for grooming advice. But, here the answer is simple. Either stop shaving or change your razor.

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Im itching and red bumps after brazilian waxing?

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How to get rid of red itchy big red bumps from waxing?

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How can i get rid of red bumps from waxing pubic area?

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My legs full of red dots it used to be red bumps but since i started scrubbing & moisturizing & waxing it becomes softer but still has those dots ?

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I m gettin red bumps ovr my shoulders n arms n dey r vry itchy.its cuz of waxing i guess or sm othr reason.dey r givin bad impression.wat cn be done?

A member asked:

Whatever method i use to remove hair (shaving, waxing, etc), i still have a rash and red bumps besides ingrown hair.what should i do to have nice legs?

A member asked:

Husband has five bumps/sores/bug bites on his pubic area. what is it? no dischage. wife ichy after brazilian wax, but no sores or whatever it is

A member asked:

Itching and scabby bumps with no fluid on vagina after brazilian wax. what is this?

A member asked:

I get a boil/hair bump in same exact spot in groin after brazilian wax. why? not herpes.

A member asked:

I had a brazilian wax and i shave my vagina every week. now i have ingrown hairs, bumps, itching, and peeling skin.. what can i do?

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