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#44490 - 08/06/07 06:30 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: jes]
TravisMT81 Offline
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Registered: 08/06/07
Posts: 8
Loc: Orlando FL
Thanks for the suggestions. I think my problem was that I was given no aftercare information. I got waxed last Tuesday and actually went about 5 days without a break out. I was on vacation over the weekend and was outside a lot and sweated a lot and did not use anything to treat myself.

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#44673 - 08/09/07 06:31 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: jes]
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Registered: 08/06/07
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Loc: Orlando FL
Still no results, I am starting to get discouraged \:\(

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#44675 - 08/09/07 08:32 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: TravisMT81]
jes Offline
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Registered: 09/09/06
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Loc: Montana
Exfoliate every day. I use bath mitts, whatever you use should be clean and not picking up mold in the shower all day long. Phenolated calamine lotion, tea trea oil, OR witch hazel will help to dry it out if they are still pimples or white heads. And, have you picked up some PFB yet? Call around to the salons to see who has it.

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#44712 - 08/10/07 07:44 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: jes]
TravisMT81 Offline
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Registered: 08/06/07
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Loc: Orlando FL
I am so confused, I got the witch hazel and have been using it. Though it is making me itch more now. I am trying not to pick. What is PFB? And what type of salons would have it?

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#44713 - 08/10/07 08:00 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: TravisMT81]
jes Offline
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Do not pick, fingernails are so dirty. The reason I suggested exfoliating (after previously telling you to keep your hands off)is because keeping your hands off did not do any good. Exfoliating is GENTLY buffing away dead skin cells that can clog pores. PFB Vanish is a chemical exfoliant, most waxing salons will have something along these lines. If you can't find PFB try TendSkin. If the witch hazel is making you itch it is drying the skin around whiteheads/pustules/whatever they are.

Better yet, go straight to the person who waxed you and ask her what to do. Being able to see the area will help tons. If she won't see you take a picture and send it to her and post a link on this site.

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#44714 - 08/10/07 09:59 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: jes]
TravisMT81 Offline
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Registered: 08/06/07
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Loc: Orlando FL
I just messaged you with a link to a picture.

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#44853 - 08/14/07 09:28 AM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: TravisMT81]
Norbit227 Offline
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Registered: 02/22/07
Posts: 16
well travis seems liek me and u had the same experience...

i ended up with 100's of those critters that ended up lasting for months i know u dont wanna hear that but its true in my case..

it was the worst thing i could of ever done cause even hair looks so much better then 100 pimples on your back...

a technician ended up telling me after a while they arent pimples anymore they turn into oil glands..

i promised myself i would never wax again after that experience which is when i took up laser...

the only thing that has actually helped me was this.

take 2 20 minute baths a day with 2 cups of epsom salt...

it should start clearning up fast as long as u follow the regiment...

i feel your pain man i really do...

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#44895 - 08/14/07 09:57 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: Norbit227]
TravisMT81 Offline
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Registered: 08/06/07
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Loc: Orlando FL
Yes it is very upsetting, I feel like I really screwed up my skin and I am going to being payinf for a long time now. I am using tend skin but it is not helping. What does the Epsom salt do. Does anyone think this is better than tendskin?

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#44917 - 08/15/07 01:27 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: TravisMT81]
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Registered: 12/22/04
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Epsom salt can help. Keeping the area dry is very important as well and avoid too much friction with it during the day (certain types of fabrics etc). you could have also had a histamine reaction..

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#44939 - 08/15/07 09:45 PM Re: severe after wax pimples..help.. [Re: lagirl]
TravisMT81 Offline
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Registered: 08/06/07
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Loc: Orlando FL
I wear natural fabrics, I will just try not to sweat which is hard here in Florida. Can I exercise if I shower right afterwards? I also though about going to the girl that gives me facials and have her look at my skin, though I don;t want to grose her out lol.

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