Bethel, OH
A 18-year-old female asked:
When i shave my bikini area it hurts and i get red bumps (some are pimple like and/or ingrown hairs) afterwards that hurt as well. when the hair is growing back it's discomforting as well. is there anything i can do to prevent this? i use shaving cream w
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Shave daily: You should shave daily. Your dermatologist can give medication to help control problem if there are still sores.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Shaving tips: Insure you use fresh, sharp blades vice dull blades. If hair is > several mm long – then trim before shaving. Wash area before shaving – warm water helps to soften hair. Use a lubricant when shaving. Avoid using products that contain alcohol or are scented. Shave in direction of the hair – not against it. Be gentle when shaving – don’t push down too hard. Moisturize skin after shaving.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Shave daily: You should shave daily. Your dermatologist can give medication to help control problem if there are still sores.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Gentle: Insure you use fresh, sharp blades vice dull blades. If hair is > several mm long – then trim before shaving. Wash area before shaving – warm water helps to soften hair. Use a lubricant when shaving. Avoid using products that contain alcohol or are scented. Shave in direction of the hair – not against it. Be gentle when shaving – don’t push down too hard. Moisturize skin after shaving.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Shavings : There is a medication called vaniqa that may work. However shaving the area daily should also work if you still get sores your dermatologist can prescribe medication.
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Dr. Norman Levineanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Folliculitis: You are probably developing folliculitis which is an inflammation of the hair follicles. You may get relief from this problem by using a depilatory cream such as nair or neet. These products work well and are much less apt to cause irritation.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Shave daily: You should shave daily. Your dermatologist can give medication to help control problem if there are still sores.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Shaving: You should shave every day and your dermatologist can give you meds for this.
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Last updated Jul 30, 2019
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