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Emma362862
Emma362862

Hi. I've been diagnosed with folliculitis, it's been an ongoing problem for me for many years. My legs are most affected by it and I'm struggling to find a suitable hair removal method that will help. When at its worst my legs are covered in blister like spots that are red, swollen and can even weep watery liquid.

I've had laser hair removal but it wasn't as affective as I'd have hoped. I've tried waxing and that's not worked either and I know that shaving is a no no.

I was hoping someone could help or give advice on the best hair removal method I could use, one that minimises the regrowth cycle, at least slowing it down so hair removal isn't needed as often.

I hope someone can help. Thanks. Emma.

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  • Elizabeth_Op
    Elizabeth_Op Emma362862

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    Hi Emma,

    Hard to say if this will work for you however it worked for me. I had infected zit-like bumps whenever I waxed or shaved my upper legs. Some were pretty bad -- ingrown hairs would get infected after waxing. Even shaving could set it off, all over my legs. So I got laser hair removal and stopped shaving and waxing and that was the end of the folliculitis for me. So -- not sure why it didn't work for you thus far, but as I say it worked for me and I recommend it. I guess you would then have to stop other forms of hair removal i.e. no more waxing. Hope it works! Best, E

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