I started using an epilator about 6 months ago. I got used to the pain and was really pleased with the results, but after a couple of months I noticed some madly itchy inflamed spots on my lower legs. Initially I thought it was varicose vein-related eczema as I have that an one shin. The GP agreed and prescribed me various steroid creams, which didn't work. I wondered if it was ingrowing hairs. I've long stopped using the epilator and over the summer I tried scrubbing the area with sand (on holiday) and now daily with exfoliating cream. It's a little bit better - the itching is much better - but still very unsightly.
Has anyone had a problem like this? Did you find anything that helped? Or could it be something other than ingrowing hairs?
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Rolf · 21/08/2013 15:44
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