India
A 22-year-old male asked:
Would it cause any side-effects if i do waxing to remove my body hair?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Yes: Suggested side effects include bruising, ingrown hair and infections.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Sue Castlemananswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Body waxing: Sometimes there is numbness, tingling or stinging of the affected area. There could potentially be a rash or other skin reaction due to the chemical or fragrance
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 2, 2014
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