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writes:i'm not sexually active, but whenever i seem to shave my vagina its all fine then couple of days later i get like spots on my vagina and i dont know what they are or how o get rid of them any ideas?!
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reader, Lola1  +, writes (16 September 2011):
 Red bumps after shaving is normal, and as you will have noted, they go away on their own. There are some creams (antibiotic) that can help reduce them, especially if applied immediately afterwards.
They are often caused by ingrown hairs or micro-abrasions while shaving. I like waxing, but use a lotion afterwards as well. It just means attending to the area less often.
If you are not sexually active, but enjoy having the area trimmed and 'clean-looking' for yourself, why not try using clippers (beard trimmers) for a close-cropped look, not completely bald and hairless, and give your skin a rest?
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (16 September 2011):
 Pimples? Red bumps? What sort of spots are these?
In any case I suggest you change your razor, it might be bacterial growth on it from not cleaning it well enough (rinse with very hot water after use) or been in use for too long, or used at other areas of your body (a razor for the intimate area should be used ONLY at that area, and not for your legs etc.). Pimples are usually caused by a bacterial growth on the razor (not the only factor though).
Then always shave with the hairs, not against them, to avoid ingrown hairs (red bumps) or cutting or other irritations to the skin. And use a perfume free moisturizer, lotion, oil after you shave.
Try to limit shaving to only the necessary amount. Shaving often irritates the skin. If you limit it, it is better for the skin. Like only shave once a month. Or shave only the bikini-line and not the entire area.
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reader, unknown2u  +, writes (16 September 2011):
OK, I probably have no right to say this, but why on earth are you removing your pubic hair if you've not in a relationship? Why are you bothering?
I know that hairlessness seems to be the thing for young people these days, though god knows why. But if you're not with someone, then why go through the pain of ingrown hairs and all that? Isn't simple trimming enough? Would a trimmed vulva be such a turn-off on a first encounter that you're willing to put up with all this trouble just in case?
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reader, Dorothy Dix  +, writes (16 September 2011):
Hi there. I'm guessing that it's like a reddish kind of pimple, where the hair is growing back.
It could be like shaving rash that men sometimes get if their facial skin is sensitive. It usually gets red right over the hair follicles.
The other thing it could be is an ingrown hair, where instead of the hair breaking through the hair follicle as it grows back, it curves around and starts growing under the skin, and it will eventually form a bit of a bump, like a small pimple.
So basically, it's either shaving rash - irritation - or, it could be an ingrown hair, or even a bit of both.
Shaving rash will eventually settle down in a few days to a week, if you don't keep shaving.
Do you really need to shave? If you didn't shave your pubic area, you wouldn't have the problem in the first place.
Ultimately, the real solution is to not shave at all. Because while you continue to shave, it's going to keep on happening. There's no way to avoid it otherwise.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 September 2011): sounds like in grown hairs. Quite common on most any place we as humans shave. You can do little to prevent them, aside from not shaving. A gentler shaving soap might help, as well as making sure you always use a fresh sharp razor. A gentle moisturizing after shaving lotion (not an alcohol based men's after shave) might help.Insofar as helping clear them up, if they come to a white head, you can carefully open the tip of any headed spots with a sterilized needle (it won't hurt) then wash the area with a gentle anti-oil cleanser, like noxema. That will let the hair that is trying to poke out from the skin that tried to heal over it have the open space to poke out and start growing without irritating the skin around it.The groin area is a warmer, sweatier, moister area than most. This is true of both males and females, and it will therefore need some extra care. Try to be meticulous about keeping the area dry. Change your smallclothes twice as often as normal, and shower once a day. Try to shower first thing in the morning if possible. cleanse with noxema or similar in that area. Try not to overwash however, because that can dry the skin out and make the problem worse.
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