Help - Waxing legs better for Eczema skin?

Pyjamarama · 14-01-2008 2:45pm #1

Ok so I know this might get moved to another forum like health or something but thought it was appropriate to post here so I can get some opinions.

My eczema has gone crazy lately (think it's the cold weather) and shaving hurts like he'll as I've got huge red patches of eczema on my legs that flare up even more when I have a shower. I've tried hair removal cream but that hurts more. I was wondering if waxing is an alternative or would this be even worse for insanely sensitive skin?

The only other thing I can think of is epilators but they never get good reports from people who buy them?

Soooo whats a girl to do? Any ideas?

Lux23 · 14-01-2008 2:53pm

I can't imagine any beauty therapist waxing legs with any sort of broken skin but go to one and ask them. I reckon shaving is probably your safest option although by no means ideal.

WindSock · 14-01-2008 2:57pm

Ask your doctor or Dermatologist.

Lil' Smiler · 15-01-2008 12:14am

Lux23 wrote: »

I can't imagine any beauty therapist waxing legs with any sort of broken skin but go to one and ask them. I reckon shaving is probably your safest option although by no means ideal.

Yep, it's not safe to do it on broken skin. Therapists call this a contraindication to treatment, it would be a local one which means that they will avoid the area

doubt it's good for eczema skin seeng as the skin will be sensetive and the heat or the ingredients of the wax will more than likely irritate your legs

Help - Waxing legs better for Eczema skin?

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