If your bikini line looks bumpy and red after shaving, you may have ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs happen after the hair is shaved, says the Mayo Clinic. When the stubble grows back in, it may curl, growing back underneath the skin and causing an irritated bump. Consult your doctor about your ingrown hairs, and if he approves, you can use home remedies to treat them.
Washcloth Rub
Prep your vaginal area for shaving by gently rubbing the skin with a washcloth, recommends the Mayo Clinic. To help soften ingrown hairs and get them to stand up straight, wet a washcloth with warm water. Using a circular motion, rub the skin you are about to shave for several minutes. Before bed, repeat the process again for several minutes. Continually rubbing the area before shaving and before bed with a washcloth will ensure the hairs grow straight and that they do not grow back underneath the skin's surface.
Needle
To remove ingrown hairs that have already lodged themselves underneath the skin, the Mayo Clinic suggests using a sterilized needle to carefully pull out the hair loops. Sterilize the needle by placing it in a glass of rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide for several minutes. Dry the needle completely with a clean paper towel. If necessary, hold a magnifying glass or magnifying mirror in front of the skin to see the area more easily. Carefully slide the needle underneath the hair loop, then pull upward to remove the hair from the skin.
New Blade
If you're having persistent problems with ingrown hairs, use a new razor blade every time you shave, recommends Mary Stone, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. If a razor blade is dull, it may shave hairs at an angle, causing them to curl back underneath the skin. Additionally, a dull razor blade may rough up the skin in the vaginal area, causing swelling, which may create more ingrown hairs.
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