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Shaving dots on legs........
I have these dots (red) and ingrown hairs on my legs, after years of hair removal (shaving, waxing, you name it). It's really annoying- even after waxing, I still have them and some of them are actually scars from having picked at them beforehand, which I know I shouldn't do. What are some effective ways of getting rid of red dots and ingrown hairs? if you happen to be of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern descent--or otherwise hairy background, you know what I'm talking about :P
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Haha, I know exaclty how you feel. *is a Middle Eastern, not hairy but suffers from ingrown hairs and red spots!*
It used to be much worse for me...but now I use exfoliating lotion thingies to get rid of em. It makes the skin softer, blah blah, then you can get the hair to come out.
I'm planning on having the laser hair removal thing in a couple of years to get rid of the problem (and hair - thank the ancestors) for good.
For the red spots - use lotion. Massage helps as well. Look for Neutrogena products, as well as SebaMed. Don't listen to people who tell you these products are crap and meant to be used only on the face...
Best of luck! =)
Kay.
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Treat the red dots (I'm thinking you're talking about razor burn?) to hydrocortisone. It will reduce the redness and swelling of the dots quickly.
Shave after you've been in the shower for about 10 minutes to let your hair and skin soften up. Use shaving cream instead of soap to shave with. After shaving, moisturize to reduce irritation and restore moisture.
Ways to remove ingrown hairs:
1. Manually remove ingrown hairs with special tweezers
2. Shave in a different direction
3. Allow the hair to grow in order to cause the hair to come out straighter
4. Use special razors that leave the hair longer
5. Exfoliate with facial scrubs, sponges, towels, or creams containing acids such as salcylic acid.
6. Treatment with Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs promotes resolution of stubborn cases
7. Prophylaxis with twice daily topical application of diluted Glycolic acid
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I hope when you shave you are using shaving cream. You should also use after shave cream. I have uses a brand called skintimate. It's available in drugstores. They make them for women now. There is also a product called bikin zone(available at drug stores) but I've used it on my legs to sooth those bumbs.
After you wax you should use aloe vera or baby oil.
I know it sounds gross but in the winter when you don't wear skirts you can go a week or two without shaving or waxing. Your skin will appreciate it. Have you ever tried a hair removal cream? After you use the hair removal cream there is usually a soother in the same package.
Now that I'm an adult I've seen a dr. for laser hair removal and it's the best thing I could have done.
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