Bikini wax injuries

All Jennifer not her real name wanted was a smooth bikini line. But within 24 hours of getting a bikini wax at a reputable New York City salon, an infection crept in. She developed a fever of , chills, and pain in her left thigh. Her doctor diagnosed her with cellulitis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection of the skin and the underlying tissue.

But your Brazilian or Hollywood wax can actually be bad for your health, leaving you at risk of infections and irritation. For those who don't know, a Brazilian wax leaves a small triangle of pubic hair at the front but removes all the hair from the bikini line and all the way around to your bum. And they are popular trends with the ladies - a YouGov poll in found almost 50 per cent of women under 35 opt to go completely hair free. Shows like Sex and the City have been blamed for the growing expectation women need to be hair-free, after all who could forget the episode when Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha go to get a wax. Not only does removing your lady bush put you at a greater risk things like thrush and genital warts, it can also leave you at risk of bacterial infections that aren't so common down there.

Lindsay Grayson, Paul D. Extensive pubic hair removal is now common among young adults in Australia and elsewhere. However, the infectious risks of these practices, particularly among immunosuppressed individuals, are often underappreciated. A year-old Australian woman presented to our emergency department Austin Health; Melbourne, Australia with high fever and swelling of the external genitalia.

Unfortunately, the side effects of waxing aren't always just hairlessness. Hair removal sometimes leaves its mark—and comes with the price of redness , breakouts, ingrown hairs, and more. Being educated about preventative treatment, and knowing how to get rid of problems when they arise, will turn waxing from a terrifying prospect to an exciting one. Does waxing have you seeing red?