What are the dangers of pubic hair removal?

Many people are confused about whether they should remove pubic hair, and are worried that pubic hair removal may cause some adverse effects. The possible impact of pubic hair removal is that it may cause local skin scratches, or cause folliculitis and some wound infections.

1. Skin scratches:

Using a dull blade on dry skin can easily cause scratches. When you do it yourself, it is more likely to get scratched because it is difficult to see directly and there are many wrinkles on the vagina.

2. Folliculitis:

Folliculitis can occur whether the hair is shaved with a razor, tweezed, or waxed. If infection occurs, it may lead to suppuration or even granuloma formation.

3. Infection worsens:

On the one hand, if tiny skin wounds are caused when shaving hair, pathogens can easily grow; on the other hand, if there is an infection in a certain part of the body, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, HPV, HSV, molluscum contagiosum, etc., the razor will become a transmission tool, bringing pathogens to wherever the razor reaches. People who are already infected should refrain from hair removal, or at least wait until the infection is healed before trying again.

4. Contact dermatitis:

Any hair removal and after-shave repair product has the potential to cause irritation and allergies, leading to contact dermatitis.