Arm Pits

Hey....I have this problem with my arm pits. I have hair in them (obvisouly) but, when I shave my arm pits they get really red, bumpy, and I cut my self. I use a new razor and everything, but it seems like I jsut cut my self and there is no way of prevetning it. On spring break vacation I wasn't goin anywhere so I let the hair in my arm pits grow out (nasty!) to see if my arm pits would heal. Well, they kind of did, but when I shaved them it got all red and bumpy and full of cuts. So, then I got some lotion/mouse stuff that you leave on your arm pit hair for four minutes then wash it off and it was supposed to some how dissinegrate your hair or somthing...DID NOT WORK!!! I ahd a rash for two days after and it burned. I tried it one more time to make sure I hadn't screwed up or somthing....STILL DID NOT WORK!!! LONG BURNING RASH!!!
So, I am wondering if any one has any advice...is there a really great hair removal product out there? (NO WAX) Does any one have a similar problem with their pits? thanx!

You should get laser hair removal. It takes about five treatments and then all the hair is gone. No more rash or red bumps. I had laser hair removal on my bikini area because of the red bumps and after the first treatment I never had any again. It did take six treatments in that area to remove all the hair. I love my results and I'm sure you would too. It's not painful and not too expensive either considering what you gain by it.

The best way to prevent razor bumps is not to shave. But if that isn't an option, then you should try the following:

1) Scrub the area with an anti-bacterial soap to reduce the amount of bacteria on the skin before and after shaving.

2) If a bumpy rash still occurs, try washing with an anti-bacterial soap twice a day.

3) After washing, apply an over-the-counter astringent or hydrocortisone on the infected area to help it heal.

4) Always shave using shaving cream, as plain water won't do the job.

5) Sometimes red bumps are a sign of ingrown hair, so make sure you use a razor with two blades, not three.

I didn't know that, I thought they were the same. Oh well women's shave cream of conditioner from now on then.

Twanda

This is my unusual way of removing arm pit hair. Do you own a pair of extra tweezers?

Well, I basically pluck my arm pit hair when I have extra time. It doesn't grow back for 2-3 weeks at a time, so I don't have to worry about it.

Shaving my arm pits, case irritation, and it generally grows back before the end of the day!

Hope I've helped in any way,
Mary

OUCH! I just wouldent shave my pits if I were you. Who says women HAVE to have smoothe armpits? Screw that if its hurting you that much! I say just leave them be and if it makes you feel better always wear stuff with sleeves, long or short. Cap or bell sleeves are just long enough to hide that but are short enough to still give your outfit a breezy feeling if you live in a warm climate.

Just my opinion!

See a dermatologist. My arm pits are a little bumpy, but fortunately I don't get cut when I shave. I actually went to see a dermatologists for a sweating problem and the stuff he perscribed me not only stopped the sweating but made my skin smooth.

Hi, new here. Just thought I would share my storry about arm pits with ya. I used to have the same problem you did with cutting myself and having ugly nasty painful red bumps all over my arm pits. Made shaving, well, the pits lol. I tried just water, different kinds of shaving cream, putting something on afterwards and other things. The best method for me that I have found works, is to shave them dry. I know it sounds even more painful, but it really isn't for me. I no longer have the red bumps and cuts problem anymore. And I only shave my armpits about every 3-5 days or so in the winter or when I need it, and more in the summer of course. It works every time perfectly for me.

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