I shave my pubic hair regularly, once in 3 days, because when i leave it to grow, i end up with red areas and they itch a little. and whn i shave it again they go away. what could this be?
2007-03-25 09:18:12 · 13 answers · asked by Who knows ????????? 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Shaving rash!! Use shaving gel for women
2007-03-25 09:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin Irritation 100%
What you should do to avoid razor bumps and ingrown hairs:
Clip the hairs first.
Take a warm bath or shower beforehand, smoothing the area you want to shave.
Rinse the area with cool water.
Never dry shave. Use shaving cream generously, applying it a few minutes before you start shaving. Don’t use male shaving cream (unless it is very mild and unscented), but rather buy female shaving cream.
You need a safety razor: the blades protected by steel wires to prevent cutting yourself. Making sure the razor blade is sharp enough. If it drags over your skin it certainly is time to change it.
Pull the skin straight with your free hand and don’t apply pressure shaving. When you shave you have to realise it’s a lot of work. Start at the bottom, pulling it up. Next do the sides and do the top in the end.
You can shave in the same direction as the hair growth or against it. Shaving against the hair growth gives a closer shave, but it increases the risk of ingrown hair and skin irritation. It’s probably best to alternate. First go with the hair growth and against it when you go over it a second time.
Don’t go over the same area more than two or three times to prevent skin irritation.
Wash generously with warm water afterwards. Apply an aftercare product, like baby oil or a cream (without fragrance), to sooth the skin. You may also use this between shaves, reducing the negative effects of stubbles.
Avoid tight clothing to minimize the risk of irritation.
Hey presto smooth and silky
2007-03-25 16:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your skin is simply irritated by the razor. A suggestion would be to used sensitive skin shaving cream. As a side warning, shaving pubic hair can cause irritation when the hair grows back, causing you to scratch a lot because the hair is itchy!
2007-03-25 16:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by thedailybs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're getting the red areas and itching because it's your hair that's irritating your skin as it begins to grow again.
2007-03-26 16:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just shavers rash. Use female shaving gel and a balm afterwards.
2007-03-26 10:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by LauraMarie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Barber's rash". Skin irritation. That's a very delicate area down there. You would be better to use a hair-removing cream
2007-03-26 14:33:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shaving rash! try waxing! the only irritation i get is tiny bumps the day i wax and then smooth skin for ages!
2007-03-25 16:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal,,when you start to shave,,can not neglect,,will always be itchy till full grown back in
2007-03-25 16:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by lisadivirgilio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you've got ingrowing hairs.
leave it to grow. never shave down there- use immac next time!
2007-03-25 16:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shaving rash OUCH!
2007-03-25 16:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by LouLou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋