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    Does anyone suffer from this?

    I have thee most sensitive skin and simply shaving "down there" will cause ingrowns, which then keeps me out of work since I dance nude (where im at now) and it just looks odd.

    I use retin-a on them when they do start and it pretty much stops it in its tracks.

    I was wondering if anyone else has this as constant as me, I get it sometimes 2x a month.

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    I don't get it as often but I tend to get it a few times a year. Right now, in fact... Make sure you use a good razor, and if it really is foliculitis, use a new razor every time you shave down there. The old one will be infected. After you're done, make sure the towel you use is fresh, as well as the new clothes you put on. Try not to shave again until it's completely gone, and only do so when you need to, like when you're working.

    I never get it in my bikini line - just all over my legs. It's such a pain and looks so gross. But the doctor told me that making sure everything that touched me was clean was pretty much the only way to stop spreading it.

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    this is my problem! i can't shave my kitty without getting ingrowns & red nasty irritation no matter how awesomely sharp/new the razor is, how much i exfoliate or how much shaving cream i use. retin-a huh? ill have to give that a try! does it leave you totally smooth?

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    I know. and fusion blades are EXPENSIVE

    Retin a does not leave me totally smooth. If after I shave I see the bumps start to appear, I put retin a on the area and normally it stops the infection. (folliculitis is infected hair follicles)

    I am going to go to my doctor and get prescribed bactoban too. its wayyyyyyy to expensive for me to use a NEW blade everytime this happens. I normally just wont shave and wait for it to heal, costing me my work. ugh !

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    Tendskin is the solution!! I dont get bumps, irritantion, ingrow hair, nothing since I started using it
    "A real woman has to be a chef in the kitchen, a lady in the living room, and a whore in the bedroom..T-Lust"



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    how much do you have to grow out to laser?

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    Laser is the answer. It kills the follicles. you just have to be freshly shaved.

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    Yes to laser. That can be expensive, though, so keep your eyes out for deals. I know that in my area, Groupon offers hair laser packages every month or two.

    You can also try putting deodorant (the solid kind) on the area when you get out of the shower.

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    ^read the fine print on the groupons though. I bought a groupon to use on my bikini and they ended up only doing my sides. When I asked about doing a brazilian they said I could upgrade for $125 a treatment. Ouch!

    So I googled and found there's a laser school near me so I can get work done with an instructor looking over the student for $75/session ($95 if I want the instructor to do the work.)

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    I get pretty much constant folliculitus down there. I've been on antibiotics 3 times, and this was the best thing. However I'm paranoid about developing a resistance to antibiotics, so I don't want to use them again.

    Apart from that, this is what usually keeps it under control: Exfoliate with tea tree exfoliating scrub and mitt, and wash thoroughly with Sapoderm. (Medicated soap by Dettol brand that dries it out - most countries should have it, but maybe under a different brand.) Assuming there is no broken skin, put deodorant (Rexona roll-on is best) over area, and toothpaste on specific bumps. I know it sounds weird, but the toothpaste will start to shrink the bumps in a matter of hours. Great if you have to work that day and have a big bump. Avoid squeezing, unless the hair is very visible and just needs a little coaxing out from under the skin.

    Also, avoid wearing underwear that sits tight on the traditional bikini line. Especially outside of work when you're wearing jeans etc that chafe. I wear boys´ boxer briefs outside of work when possible, especially if I'm particularly sensitive. THis is also a good way to prevent yeast infections. Not the sexiest look - yay for having a long-term boyfriend who doesn't care as long as the knickers come off at some point!

    I've tried EVERYTHING - including expensive brand ingrown treatments. Nothing else works for me except this. Of course, laser is ideal, but I still have to deal with ingrowns until I finish all my lasers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BringOnTheMen View Post
    No you don't. I stopped getting ingrowns the day I had my first laser treatment. The laser burns your hair so it all falls out, and by the time it starts to grow back you have another appointment.
    Hair grows in cycles, so it's near impossible to get all the hairs in one session. My laser lady recommends spacing them a few weeks apart to take the cycles into account.

    Also, some people's hair takes to the treatment faster than others. I have medium brown hair and after one session, quite a bit of hair was still growing back in patches. So I still get ingrowns from those hairs between sessions.

    A friend with very dark hair (Italian background) said most of hers didn't grow back after the first session.

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    I am sorry to ressurect an old thread but I thought better than starting a new one?
    I get this, ALL the time.
    I have had a massive ingrowing hair on my pussy, for two months now.Been on antibiotics, which have stopped it getting infected (it got infected when I was at Bloodstock festival, urgh!) but it's not going the docs have even said if it doesn't go they may operate!
    I am even considering numbing the area myself with ice and having a good dig at it to see if I can release the hair and get it out

    It's not noticable when I dance (it's kind of 'underneath' and where I dance we aren't allowed to bend over or go close to the customer once our knicks are off) but it gets me down!
    Any suggestions?
    Jen

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    Bleach baths are sometimes recommended for resistant staph, so you may want to try it with your antibiotics to help clear the infection. 1/4 cup liquid bleach to 1/4 to 1/2 tub of bath water, soak for at least ten minutes. I have really sensitive skin and it hasn't been detrimental to me yet. I've been taking them twice a week for two weeks now as a precaution because I'm around someone with a recurring staph infection and due to the summer heat/humidity/sun block, my skin is breaking out a little, making it vulnerable. The doctor recommended twice a week for two weeks for mild issues and to continue for up to two months if you think you need to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sugarmouse0707 View Post
    I am sorry to ressurect an old thread but I thought better than starting a new one?
    I get this, ALL the time.
    I have had a massive ingrowing hair on my pussy, for two months now.Been on antibiotics, which have stopped it getting infected (it got infected when I was at Bloodstock festival, urgh!) but it's not going the docs have even said if it doesn't go they may operate!
    I am even considering numbing the area myself with ice and having a good dig at it to see if I can release the hair and get it out

    It's not noticable when I dance (it's kind of 'underneath' and where I dance we aren't allowed to bend over or go close to the customer once our knicks are off) but it gets me down!
    Any suggestions?
    Jen
    Whatever you do, DON'T DIG AT IT!!!
    I foolishly did this and ended up with a really bad staph infection, in the hospital hooked up to IV antibiotics for 4 days

    Stick with the Dr., I hope it clears up soon!!

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    Thank you so much for replies girls!It's actually got a fair bit better!I almost, ALMOST had my closest male friend down there with a pair of tweezers and a needle! Lol.

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    mmm, i'm waiting on lasering a little longer until they can do it consistently to not-white people without too much risk.

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    Bikini Zone was the answer to my prayers.. but I've run out of it and for some reason it's really hard to find now so I put Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair lotion (only a little) on my bikini area after I shave and it's giving me the same awesome effect and it's actually better than Bikini Zone because Bikini Zone burns like hell at first where as Eucerin doesn't burn at all.

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    I don't have major issues with ingrowns but, just to avoid anything I use a new razor on my kooka... And to sort of save on blades I shave legs, pits, and kooka last. I replace the blade when I'm going to shave my kooka. When I shave again I shave with the last blade I used my pits legs etc, then I replace the blade and shave down there. So I'm still kinda using one razor blade per shower.
    I also apply Neosporin once out the shower. If no Neosporin, Aquaphor.
    Another thing I think is helpful is to shave about 12 hrs before dancing. Most costumes are tight Lycra and generally not helpful materials plus dirty chairs stages and custies.
    Another thing I do is shave 'twice.' I use shaving cream and shave my kitty in the direction of hair growth, then I lather up again and shave again against the direction of growth so I'm silky smooth.

    Hope this was helpful to someone.

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    I use Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil, the kind that's like a lotion.

    Put on just enough to coat the area and rub in completely. Zero ingrowns ever since I started using it. Every girl I've met that uses it reports the same thing.
    Exotic dancing is like any other job.
    If you work in an office, you wear dress shoes and a suit.
    If you work in a restaraunt, you wear skid resistant shoes and a uniform.
    If you work in a strip club, you wear 7" stilettos and lycra g-strings.

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    I'm in the middle of a ten-day course of penicillin because of staph folliculitis.... in my crotch I think I got it from a combination of shaving and spending hours in sweaty bike shorts on long rides. Anyways, it was starting to make me miserable...so I went to the dr. You have to be careful with that stuff, especially if its staph

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    Unfortunately, I seem to have this issue more on my rear (butt zits SUCK!) than in the crotch. Which I think is stupid, because the hairs becoming infected are those tiny baby hairs that you don't even feel, much less shave. Salicylic body wash and a spot treatment is of some help, I've noticed, but I'm trying to banish it all for good.

    A thought I had was diaper cream, if I can find a good one that isn't likely to show up under lights. Boudreax's?
    Exotic dancing is like any other job.
    If you work in an office, you wear dress shoes and a suit.
    If you work in a restaraunt, you wear skid resistant shoes and a uniform.
    If you work in a strip club, you wear 7" stilettos and lycra g-strings.

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    My guys has this on his scalp pretty bad. He got a script from the Dr. and it cleared up the same day! I know a lot of people are against taking antibiotics regularly but it really is the only thing that has made a difference for him. They also prescribed a shampoo that works well.

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    This is years old but I wanted to share how I manage folliculitis, as I also periodically suffer from a minor form of it, and so maybe what works for me can help someone in the future looking up information on here.

    I take organic oregano oil (maybe 4-5 drops) and mix it with about two tablespoons of organic coconut oil, mix them together, and then rub it into my skin after it COMPLETELY dries after showering and shaving. If I am in a big hurry and need my skin to dry fast, sometimes I use a blow dryer on a cool setting to help dry it (skin actually doesn't dry that fast). As long as I apply the mixture to completely dry skin daily, I have no problems. If my skin is NOT completely dry when I apply it, I still do not get folliculitis, but I get some nasty razor burn because I have naturally curly and thick hair.

    Coconut oil and oregano oil are both antiseptics and antifungals, which is what you need for folliculitis. Be wary of antibiotics; your body can end up not responding to the antibiotics, while the antibiotics simultaneously can (often and usually) cause yeast infections. I thus find it is better to be preventive rather than waiting for the problem to (re)surface.

    I've also heard homeopathic remedies, like Arnica, work wonders, but I have never tried it as the coconut and oregano oil mixture works just fine for me.

    NOTE: It's probably better to use LESS oregano oil than more if you are unsure of how much to use. The coconut oil itself has antifungal and antiseptic properties itself, so you don't need much of the oregano oil. IF YOU USE TOO MUCH OREGANO OIL YOU WILL BURN YOUR SKIN, and this is very unpleasant. Additionally, adding too much oregano oil can overpower the smell of the coconut oil, and this is not conducive for work. One other thing: PLEASE do not put this shit on right before you go on the stage, nor RIGHT before you go to work. Let it soak into your skin for at least 2 hours before working, otherwise you risk greasing up the stage and customers. I also put this stuff on my face to help with an acne problem (it really has cleared it up), and so the 2 hour rule is necessary otherwise my designer make-up will not stay put for more than a few dances.
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    Would aloe help? I see coconut oil's already been mentioned


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    Quote Originally Posted by whirlerz View Post
    Would aloe help? I see coconut oil's already been mentioned
    Never tried aloe, but it has antibacterial and and anti-inflammatory properties (hence it being good for scrapes and burns) so it would probably help. I just find coconut oil works better than aloe for everything anyway.

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