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Shaving rash

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Halloweenbaby · 29/08/2016 11:36

About to have dc1 and the last few weeks each time I shave I get a horrendous shaving rash, angry red and dark spots ect I just look horrid. Have been using tend after each shave but it doesn't work. I have used a range of sensitive shaving foams and even tried conditoner and razors from cheapies to £15. Is there anything that will help ease the rash? As it's leaving horrible looking scars too. I've tried waxing but think I always seem to get dry skin/ eczema in the area, that's pre pregnancy too. Haven't tried hair removal cream as I'm not sure it gives a close 'Shave' and also worried about burn marks ect. I suppose I've always been a little bit sensitive to hair removal, I do suffer from acne too which is normally cleared up by a (rare) sunbed but obviously haven't been able to go on so my whole skin is now just a mess.
TMI but I normally shave everything off down there but wondering if that's a good idea in case of stitches ect?

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yikesanotherbooboo · 29/08/2016 11:42

No need to shave or remove hair at all.All it is potentially doing is increasing discomfort (itching etc) and increasing the risk of infection.Best of luck.

jingscrivvens · 29/08/2016 13:23

Wouldn't worry about sorting yourself out down there, if you need an emergency section they'll shave you. For the last 2 months of my pregnancy I couldn't reach to sort out my bikini area or see what I was doing so I went in au naturale. Nobody cares and neither will you in the throws of labour!

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