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  1. Jun 10, 2009 #1
    sruthi1407

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    Hi folks,

    I regularly wax my legs to remove unwanted hair, never shave. But due to lack of time I had my legs shaved just once and it left some ugly dark brown - black colored dots. I'm not sure whether they are ingrown hairs. I tried using pumice stone daily in my bath - but no use. :(

    I have waxed about 10 - 12 times after that, but no significant change. Can someone suggest a effective remedy to get rid of these dots?

    Anyone else experienced this after shaving?
     
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  2. Jun 21, 2009 #2
    neha1

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    hii

    i too had the same problem... i guess this happens more due to waxing than shaving...due to ingrown hair.... u can continue with ur pumice stone with scrub 3-4 times a week(daily may not b needed i guess)....and the spots wil dissappear..for me it took 3 months to half dissappear.. that's becasue i stopped waxing altogether.....i use creams now...i don't plan to wax another 3 months...till the spots go

    hope this helps...

    -neha s
     
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  3. Jun 22, 2009 #3
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    woah, its pretty shocking to know its because of waxing! :eek:mg: As all these days I was thinking it was the after effect of shaving.

    The problem is my legs are pretty hairy. I cannot quit waxing.

    I tried applying almond oil today. I hope they would fade away soon.
     
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    again i repeating

    usage of turmeric powder will get rid of all these problems my dear friend

    kasturi manjal is more affective it completely stops hair growth if u use it regulary

    CHeers
    Gopi
     
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    shel_28

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    Hi Sruthi,
    It wasn't the side effect of waxing. Because i had the experience. While waxing we wont get black dots. When you switch to razor suddenly, it irritates the skin. Due to irritation ,we will scratch our leg unknowingly.And also whenever we wear skirts or pants, we'll have the sensation to scratch, :rantwhen it comes in contact with our leg. All this will happen in 1 or 2 days. And oneday, suddenly you'll find lot of black spots. :crazy
    Nevermind if you use the razor once or twice. So never switch to razor after waxing. :)

    Remedy:

    Natural: honey+ lemon juice+ curd. Apply this and massage for 10 minutes. Wash it off when it gets dried. It'll take time. Nearly a week to fade those black spots.

    Chemical: Diprovate cream. use it very little. It'll fade the black spots in 2 days.
     
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    sruthi1407

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    Thank you so much for all the valuable suggestions you provided.

    I can't stand the smell of curd. I guess I shall try the diprovate cream!

    Where can I get them? Is it available in medical shops?
     
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    Curd and lemon will give you a bleaching effect.
    Diprovate cream is prescribed by the doctor for black scars. It should be used very little. Dont use it like a moisturiser cream. Its available in all pharmacy. Ask for plain diprovate. Because there is one available in the name diprovate-n .
     
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    Hey, please can you elaborate on how to use Kasturi Manjal? is it a powder? Also, where can it be purchased from?
     
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    omg, thanks for posting this thread. I just posted the same thing a few secs ago (sorry shud have read this).
    i too started shaving and have these dots. I'll try the curd-lemon & pumice stone.
    Meanwhile, i shud continue shaving right and not wax. When the dots are gone, then restart waxing, correct?
    Thanks!
     
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  10. Jul 20, 2009 #10
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    Shel thanks for posting the tips to remove black spots:)
    I will try this ...
     
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