The use of hair removal cream increases the risk of many types of infections (vaginal infection). Though its use is very easy, but later it can cause very painful conditions, so be careful.
Most women use hair removal cream to remove pubic hair. But do you know, it is not safe at all! Using it repeatedly can have a negative effect on your overall health including the skin of your intimate area. The use of hair removal cream increases the risk of many types of infections (vaginal infection). Although its use is very easy, but later it can cause very painful conditions, so be careful.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr Neeraj Sharma of Vidya Nursing Home has also discussed the correct and safe methods of removing pubic hair while explaining the side effects of hair removal cream on the pubic area. So let’s know about this in more detail (side effects of hair removal cream).
Hair removal cream can give these 5 side effects to your intimate health (Hair removal cream side effects)
1. Risk of UTI
Using hair removal cream to remove pubic hair can cause urinary tract infection. All these creams contain such strong chemicals that cut the hair. But at the same time, they burn your skin and also cause infection. If even a small amount of it remains around the vaginal area, it can cause UTI infection. These chemicals are so dangerous that they can also infect the vulva.
2. Risk of bacterial infection
The chemicals present in hair removal creams can dry out your skin and also cause bacterial infection. Their use can lead to ingrown hairs, which can cause redness, persistent itching as well as increase the risk of fungal infection. You may remain troubled due to this.
3. Risk of STDs
Using hair removal cream to remove unwanted hair around the vagina can cause STDs i.e. sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, urine infection. Due to this, women can also be at risk of human papilloma virus.
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4. Chemical burn may occur
If hair removal cream is left on the skin for a long time, it can cause chemical burns, which can range from first to third degree. Intimate areas are particularly prone to chemical burns, as the skin there is more sensitive. If you feel any discomfort or burning, remove the cream and immediately clean your skin with cold water. However, to avoid such an eventuality, you should be sensible and avoid it.
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5. Skin can become dark (Skin darkness)
Hair removal cream contains chemicals, due to which it reacts with the skin and the skin colour may become dark.
6. Skin irritation
When you apply chemical hair removal creams on your skin, it can irritate the skin. In such a situation, bumps and rashes appear on the skin, as well as the skin becomes red and severe itching can be experienced.
Safe ways to remove pubic hair
Hair removal is never a good idea, as pubic hair is meant to protect your vagina and it is not advisable to remove it. You can trim it to avoid irritation.
Trimming is safe because it neither requires the use of any chemical nor does it pose the risk of ingrown hair like razor. It also has the risk of pain and burning like waxing. Therefore, always choose a safe option like trimming. So that you can remove your hair without any hassle.
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