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A member asked:

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Waxing bumps: A steroid cream might be applied to decrease inflammation. Exfoliation may be recommended to remove dead skin cells with retinoids. For secondary infections your physician may recommend oral or topical antibiotics.

Answered 5/24/2015

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