What precautions should be taken to avoid skin irritation near the bikini line?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have been having issues with the skin in my bikini area. Every time I wax or shave, I am consistently getting red bumps and a lot of irritation which is extremely painful and unflattering. I have tried everything they say online: exfoliate, different kinds of creams, and fresh razors, but nothing works. I am trying to figure out what to do, as I cannot even wear a bikini. The irritation is so noticeable. What should I do?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

With your descriptions, it seems you have ingrown hair. The most common cause of ingrown hairs is shaving, waxing, and tweezing unwanted facial and body hair. Removing hair and leaving the sharp tip so short and close to the skin surface makes it more prone to grow sideways or curl back into the hair follicle and get stuck under the skin surface, leading to irritation and irritation inflammation of the overlying skin. Treatment for ingrown hairs can vary, and sometimes the hair will heal spontaneously without any specific treatment. You can use topical steroid cream like 0.1 % Mometasone cream once daily. Application for one to two weeks will decrease inflammation. You can also use Retino-A 0.025 % (Tretinoin) for local application during the night for the same duration to dislodge keratin, so ingrown hairs come out. Please consult your specific doctor, discuss with them, and take medicine with consent. Review after two weeks for further management.