There are several ways to remove unwanted hair. Some of these methods may be complicated, painful, and longer-lasting than other options. With so much misinformation available about these options, it can’t be easy to know which one is best for you. To help you make a well-versed decision, here are the basic facts that GLOJAS dermatologists share with their patients about the general ways to remove unwanted hair:
Shaving is one of the cheapest and most convenient methods of removing hair because you can do it yourself in the shower in less than five minutes. Although short-lived, shaving is one of the top picks of people because it is painless compared to waxing. When you shave, the razor cuts the hair at the surface of your skin. Injuries like cuts can happen. More so, frequent shaving can irritate the skin, and some people develop ingrown hair.
Warm, melted wax is applied to the skin in strips, following the same direction of the hair, and then pulled off in the opposite direction. The heat causes the hair follicles to dilate, making it easier to remove the hair, including its roots. Waxing can be painful, and your newly waxed skin can be red and irritated for a short while after the procedure. Additionally, you can use it to wax large areas such as legs and delicate areas such as your upper lip, and the results can last for weeks or even longer.
Next method is used by applying cream, gel, or lotion to your skin to dissolve unwanted hair. It works by breaking down the bonds in the keratin of the hair. Once the bonds are broken, hair is weak enough that you can wipe or rinse it off your skin. It is quick and easy to use at home, and the results tend to last longer than you shave. However, these products can irritate your skin. Some people can use a product for months or years before it starts to irritate their skin.
The laser hair removal emits a beam of light. Over time, this can destroy the hair follicle, so the hair cannot grow back. While it takes about six sessions from a dermatologist to destroy a strand, the hair will grow back thinner and finer after each treatment.It can take six or more treatments, but laser hair removal is permanent and no downtime.Have an experienced doctor to perform laser hair removal. While this procedure may look easy to perform, it can injure your skin if the person doing your treatment is inexperienced. Possible injuries can include burns, blisters, and infection.
If hair removal is causing a skin problem or you suddenly have a lot more unwanted hair, our GLOJAS Doctors can help by recommending an option that is best for you. The procedure is very comfortable and quick with a dramatic decrease of hairs on the treated area after one session.