What should I do if it hurts a little after shaving my armpit hair

Armpit hair is the hair that grows under the armpits. Like other hair, its appearance is mainly related to the secretion of estrogen and androgen. We know that there are a large number of sweat glands under the armpits, and this area is more prone to sweating, especially in the summer. Therefore, for the sake of hygiene, many people choose to shave their armpit hair, which may be painful. So, what should I do if it hurts a little after shaving my armpits? Let’s take a look below.

1. Causes and measures of pain after shaving armpit hair

reason:

I feel a little pain after shaving my armpit hair. This may be due to the following reasons: it may not be shaved thoroughly, and there are still some burrs, so it will prick the skin and feel a little painful. Or, you were injured while shaving. For example, what did you use to shave? If you used a blade, it might have caused the scratch. Check the wound to see if there is any redness or swelling.

measure:

You can use some wind oil to directly stimulate the skin to relieve the pain. If it hurts because you didn't shave your armpit hair thoroughly, remember to soften it with a towel and warm water next time, and then you will be fine. If it doesn't work after two or three days, it is recommended that you go to the pharmacy and buy some ointment to apply.

2. Causes and measures for itching after shaving armpit hair

reason:

The process of shaving armpit hair may damage the hair follicles and cause varying degrees of infection, which may lead to allergic itching or redness and swelling. This is the itching caused by damaged hair follicles. Besides, there is a reason for the existence of armpit hair, such as making the moving skin more lubricated and preventing sweat to a certain extent. Therefore, it is very important to disinfect your armpit hair after shaving it.

measure:

Do not scratch if this symptom occurs. Instead, apply mupicon ointment to the affected area to disinfect and relieve itching. At the same time, remember that it is best to wash your armpits with clean water before and after shaving your armpit hair. It would be even better if you can disinfect it to reduce the risk of infection.

Don’t shave your armpits too often

It is not advisable to shave armpit hair too frequently, as shaving will stimulate the body hair to enter the next growth phase, making it easier for the body hair to grow again. Moreover, frequent shaving of armpit hair not only damages the skin, but also causes unnecessary trouble if the method is improper. Generally speaking, it is better to arrange the shaving cycle of armpit hair as follows: shave once a week in summer, and some people whose hair grows faster can choose to shave once every 3 to 4 days; in winter, armpit hair should generally not be shaved.