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Ingrowing Pubic Hair
We’ve all heard of ingrowing toenails, but ingrowing pubic hair? Well, it does happen! And, more to the point, it can actually be quiet painful. This is when a pubic hair grows at an abnormal angle and eventually turns back into the skin. At this point it usually causes the formation of a pustule or papule, which subsequently becomes infected. A gentle dab of some mild antiseptic, such as tea tree oil, and a cessation of any shaving activities, may help to clear up the infection. However, if the ingrowing hair doesn’t improve after a few days, you should go and see your GP. Preventative measures are often best. For instance, when ‘manscaping’ or tending to the lady garden, it’s advisable to shave in the direction of the growth of hairs and to prepare your skin a good-shaving gel, oil or foam before taking to the area with a razor. It’s not a race, so take your time.
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i often get whitehead spots on my penis, it looks to be where hair is growing through. do you have any advice on how to get rid of this?
yep i ahve the ezact same problem as all the girls above, however mine is so bad i now hate going swimming as well as the red rash is so visable, i hate getting changed infront of all my friends.
what can i do to make it look less rashy,lumpy
lucy xxxxxx
The best thing to do, although its slightly more expensive is to use an aloe vera gel. Not a lotion as you wont get the same effect. First of all, apply lots of shaving foam. Shave, and then when you're dry put the gel on, its really good and gets rid of the rash and itching almost completely!
Im 15 , When I Studyd Sexual Development and Puberty I Got Told That Between Periods It Is Normal To Get Slight Discarge In Ur Underwear I Wouldnt Know As Im On The Implant And they have stopd my periods all together! :D But When I did have them i was told it was normal. I Dont See Why People Are So Embarressd To Go To Ur Gp , Iv Been Going For Sexual Things Since I Was 12 or 13 and my gp is my mates mum! i even get my mum to make the appiontment sometimes but thats just me im very open about anything!! Anyway if you dont want ur parents to know it is against the law to tell them without your permision even if you have something!
when i shave down there i go really itchy when it starts to grow back which is really embarrassing so i just gave up any tips or advice?
Hiya, i've noticed that everytime i shave down stairs, the next day i have a bit of a rash, i have notices some ingrowing hairs too, but sometimes it causes it to look like a spot , is this normal? i always shave against the way the hair grows, as its smoother, do i need to change this? Is waxing better? Depending on the time of the month i have a white discharge but it doesn't smell, and causes me no problems, iv had it for as long as i can remember. It this normal? Help!
i have whiteheads on my scroyum what are they?
when i shave down there a always get big yello spots its very painfull and itchey its imbarrising when i try and get it on with my boy friend because it looks like i have got somthing also i have brown patches and lumps going down my paint line its soooo pain full and embarising please help what can i do i hate them sooo much please help me thankyou
When I shave down there, I usually find it to go red. I also get spots which have pus inside it..? When I pop them, it usually turns into a scab. As yoo can imagine, it is not attractive! I don't know if this is what is supposed to happen! I've tried waxing, and usually the same thing happens. Is there anything I can get/do to help clear this up..? It's so embarrassoing when I'm with my boyfriend, so I don't like taking my clothes off unless all the lights are off. Please help!!
For everyone that has this problem i recommend putting some roll on anti perspirent deoderant on the area after you've shaved, it decreases the ingrown hairs and little red spots, and apparently it's what strippers and such people do, give it a try it works i promise!
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