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From using a clean towel after a shower to applying the right wax to cold compresses and even wearing loose clothing, these are some of the most traditional yet effective tricks that will help you relieve the awful discomfort of that aching knot.<br>So if you want flawless skin before your bikini hit, read here how to avoid post-wax folliculitis to avoid infection and unsightly bumps.
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How To Avoid Folliculitis After Waxing? By admin -May 29, 2023045 folliculitis-after-waxing folliculitis-after-waxing From using clean towels after bathing, applying the appropriate wax, applying cold compresses and even wearing baggy clothes, these are some of the most traditional but effective tricks that will help you RELIE VE THE TERRIBLE DISCOMFORT of those inflamed lumps. Therefore, if you want to have smooth skin before showing yourself in a bikini, see here how to avoid follic ulitis after waxing, so you will avoid infections and unsightly bumps. Let’s get started! Table of Contents How to avoid folliculitis after waxing? Are bumps or grains normal after waxing? What causes the formation of bumps? Quick tips to reduce folliculitis What to do immediately, after, and between waxing? Home and natural remedies to calm folliculitis and exfoliate the skin Over-the-counter products to soothe and exfoliate folliculitis How to prevent future irritations How to avoid folliculitis after waxing? Folliculitis is an inflammation and infection of the hair follicles and the feeling of discomfort begins when th ese: they cover up, They are irritated by sweat, They are contaminated by oils, makeup, etc., They become infected AFTER inadequate HAIR REMOVAL. So if you are planning to wear a bikini or tight suit or you are simply going to shave: Read this article, you will not only avoid introducing bacteria and fungi to your skin, but you will also learn how to avoid future irr itations! Here’s how to avoid folliculitis after waxing: Are bumps or grains normal after waxing? folliculitis-after-waxing folliculitis-after-waxing Yes, but depending on your hair removal method, skin type, and treated body area, folliculitis will tighten a nd IRRITATE YOUR DERMIS TO A GREATER OR LESSER DEGREE. In this regard, Dr. Kelli A. Hutchens from the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Loyola Univer sity Medical Center, mentions that: “Follicular papules are more common after cosmetic treatments intended to remove body hair in addition Folliculitis after waxing is more common on the proximal parts of the extremities than on the distal parts.” On the other hand, when other depilatory methods such as shaving are used, bumps and a rash may also appear, making the process normal, but uncomfortable. What other areas of the body are prone to folliculitis? Usually in areas where the hair is thicker: face (beard) Other areas of the face
Nape Armpits bikini line Buttocks Legs and arms. What causes the formation of bumps? According to the Medical News Today portal, CONTACT DERMATITIS leads to the causes of allergies an d post-waxing inflammations. Red dots are also a consequence of abrasive waxing, with great force, and even due to LACK OF HYGIE NE. Bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) Virus Fungus Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) If post-shaving pimples persist for a week after the initial inflammation has subsided, the bumps may be c aused by INGROWN HAIR, a type of folliculitis that forms when hair grows back into the skin instead of br eaking out to the skin surface. WARNING AFTER WAXING, PIMPLES MAY ALSO TURN WHITISH OR RUNNY (LIKE ACNE-LIKE PUSTULES). I N THIS CASE, FOLLICULITIS WILL RESULT IN A MILD INFECTION. BUT DON’T WORRY, DON’T BE SCARED: THIS CAN BE TREATED AT HOME QUICKLY WITH TIPS LIKE THE ONES YOU WILL SEE BELOW. Quick tips to reduce folliculitis Thanks to your quality of skin regeneration, both armpit irritation, bikini area, and other parts of the body, will heal on their own, but to accelerate RELIEF, reduce inflammation and avoid post-depilatory folliculitis you can: Wear cotton underwear and loose clothing over shaved parts: Remember that tight and synthetic fabrics c an increase irritation on already sensitive skin. Apply a cold compress: It will help soothe the affected area. You can use an ice pack or make a compres s by passing a clean cloth with cold water on the affected area (maximum 20 minutes). Use a slightly warm compress: With this, you will remove ingrown hair more easily (maximum 5 minutes e ach time). Avoid picking or popping pimples: These actions will not only damage the skin but will introduce bacteria and increase the risk of generating infected hair! What to do immediately, after, and between waxing? Immediately after waxing : Apply a cold compress or take a cold shower to reduce irritation Avoid HOT BATHS OR SHOWERS (they will leave your skin very sensitive) Wear loose clothing to avoid friction and dermatitis Do not apply perfumed products (lotions, creams, perfumes) Apply a CORTISONE CREAM to reduce inflammation of the treated area Avoid excessive activity such as going to the gym for 24 hours after waxing (perspiration can irritate freshl y waxed skin). One or two days after waxing: Keep wearing loose clothing to reduce dermatitis Avoid applying perfumed lotions and creams Apply soft and ecological gels such as Aloe vera. Between one waxing and another: Cleanse and exfoliate before waxing regularly
By removing dead cells and other skin debris, it can also help to free up ingrown hairs and prevent the for mation of new ingrown hairs. RECOMMENDATION: IF YOU HAVE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE SKIN, IT IS NOT CONVENIENT TO USE A LOOFAH OR A DR Y BRUSH TO EXFOLIATE AS YOU WILL IRRITATE THE SKIN MORE. INSTEAD YOU CAN RUB YOU RSELF WITH AN EXFOLIANT THAT CONTAINS SALICYLIC ACID. Home and natural remedies to calm folliculitis and exfoliate the skin Most of the home and natural remedies that you will see here can be prepared with ingredients that we ha ve in our kitchen, or purchased at your local pharmacy. Anyways: Relief from hair removal folliculitis will not take long to feel! sugar scrub Mix ½ cup of sugar with ½ cup of coconut or olive oil. Apply a small amount to the affected area and GEN TLY RUB in a circular motion every 3-4 days. aloe vera If you have an Aloe vera plant, take a piece of one of its stalks, place it for a couple of hours in the fridge, and then squeeze the essence of its pulp directly onto the affected area and massage gently as it will soot he inflammation, hydrate the area and will help maintain HEALTHIER SKIN . Do it up to 3 times a day. tea tree essential oil This oil also known as Melaleuca alternifolia oil is almost MIRACULOUS for treating infected pimples than ks to its antibacterial qualities. But beware! Since it is very strong, apply it only diluted with a carrier oil, su ch as olive or coconut oil, (10 drops of carrier oil for each drop of tea tree oil) . Spread the solution up to 3 times a day. If you want to know the best tea tree oils, check our list! witch hazel Another folliculitis treatment to soothe and heal irritated dermis is witch hazel or witch’s broom compresse s, a shrub that has ANTISEPTIC PROPERTIES that prevents rashes and irritated armpits. To use it, soak a cotton ball with the pure extract of this plant and apply it to the affected area up to 3 times a day. Apple cider vinegar This natural antiseptic works great to prevent both infections and bumps that often appear after waxing or BLAZING. To use, soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and place it on the inflamed area up to 3 times a day to speed healing and prevent pus formation. WARNING THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE HAS BEEN MADE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. BEFORE APPLYI NG ANY NATURAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL REMEDY, REMEMBER TO CONSULT YOUR TRUSTED D ERMATOLOGIST AND DO A TOPICAL TEST WITH THE FORMULATION, APPLYING A SMALL PORTI ON OF THE PRESCRIPTION 24 HOURS BEFORE. Over-the-counter products to soothe and exfoliate folliculitis creams and gels HYDROCORTISONE CREAM: It is a type of cream for after waxing that is super cool when the dermis is i nflamed and nothing goes down! Its action is due to a topical steroid capable of reducing swelling and irrit ation. TEA TREE OIL GEL: Helps calm inflammation and reduces the risk of infection! They also have the adva
ntage that it does not clog pores, so if you shave, it is preferable to use it in this presentation rather than o il. ALOE VERA GEL: Derived from the fleshy part of the Aloe vera plant, it is a product with high moisturizing , anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that allows a sensation of relief in the epidermis, especially af ter waxing, burns and other injuries. . Exfoliants and other solutions Using exfoliating pads gently Use a hair removal cream instead of wax or a razor Use Tend Skin Air Shave Gel if you will be removing hair with blades. How to prevent future irritations Exfoliate regularly Maintain proper skin hygiene (before and after waxing) Avoid wearing tight clothing after waxing Use a proper waxing technique Perform a proper shave with proper tools and techniques Opt for laser hair removal (ultra-aseptic procedure) that helps to minimize the effects of folliculitis since ov er time, it will reduce hair growth and especially thick hair that protrudes from the skin’s surface. Choose to take care of your skin with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory products of organic, natural, and ec o-friendly origin, since they will be more friendly to your skin and the environment.