Risks of genital hair removal

• April 25, 2024

Many women consider that fashion is fashionable genital hair removal ; They think they'll look more sensual like that. The truth is that this practice leaves several sequels in the body.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth the gynecologist Leticia Calderón affirms that the hair, regardless of whether it is pleasant or not, has a reason to be: protect our body:

"It is a first barrier so that there are no major contaminations in delicate areas of our body, such as the vulvar or genital area."

In this regard, Calderón points out that epilating with chemical substances can cause irritation, and detonates different types of dermatitis , infections and major problems.

The same happens if they are shaved with rake; the vaginal lips become inflamed, while with the laser, major burns are triggered:

"Whatever the method of hair removal , this can develop various infections, lack of sensitivity, thickening and change the appearance of the skin.

In this sense the expert in gynecology ensures that genital hair removal should be avoided and only remove excess hair in the English and bikini area:

This is safe and does not cause any damage to our skin. If to this we add an adequate intimate hygiene and products that do not alter our pH, as Lactacyd, we can avoid various sources of infection. "