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Topmetro.News – When women shave their pubic or armpit hair, they often claim to have lumps in their armpits (red, armpits). So is it true that shaving causes lumps in the armpits? This is what the doctor said.
Shaving armpit hair may be a common treatment for women. However, who would have thought this action could cause benign tumors to appear in the armpits.
This unpleasant experience was experienced by a 26-year-old woman. Through a TikTok account, he was told that he had to undergo surgery because there was a lump in his armpit after shaving his armpit hair.
How does the process of shaving the armpit hairs cause benign lumps or tumors?
Check out the doctor’s explanation below.
dr Theresia Rina Yunita explained that the appearance of lumps after shaving can occur anywhere on the body.
Precisely when shaving or removing hair on the face, head, legs, armpits and pubic area.
“This can be caused by shaving the armpit hair that is not right. Incorrect shaving can cause irritation and infection. Infections of sweat glands or hair follicles can cause lumps to appear in the armpits,” said Dr. Theresia.
Causes of Bumps Around the Armpits or Pubic
Small or pea-sized lumps under the armpits can be caused by several things, such as skin infections, cysts, or ingrown hairs.
Razor Bumps
Here are some types of lumps in the armpits that can occur, especially due to the effects of shaving armpit hair:
As reported by Medical News Today, razor bumps are small bumps that appear when shaving or pulling hair on areas of the body with a razor (razor). These bumps are usually caused by ingrown hairs.
The medical term for razor bumps, pseudofolliculitis barbae.
In this condition, the hair grows back into the skin, not up or out.
After removing hair by shaving, waxing, or plucking, the hair may curl and twist inwards.
As new skin cells grow on top of the hair, the hair becomes trapped and causes lumps to form.
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Generally, armpit lumps are often caused by swollen lymph nodes in the armpit. Lymph lumps will usually be accompanied by pain.
The lymphatic system, which is made up of many small glands and their circulatory system, works throughout the body and is responsible for filtering out infectious agents. That’s why lymph nodes are prone to infections and tumors.
Abscess or Boils
An abscess or boil is a lump caused by a bacterial infection. Boils can appear just under the skin of the armpits, arms, or breasts. The appearance of boils is often due to the effects of shaving.
Small cuts on the skin from shaving can also allow bacteria such as Staphylococcus or Streptococcus to enter and cause lumps in the armpits.
Cyst
Cysts, small sacs filled with fluid, pus, air, or other substances that can form almost anywhere in the body.
Cysts are usually caused by some form of trauma or irritation, such as from shaving, hair growing in, or antiperspirants that clog pores.
To avoid the appearance of lumps after shaving, dr. Theresia suggested using a sterile shaver.
Make sure the shaver is not shared with other people.
Then, make sure to shave in the direction of hair growth. Make sure the razor is still sharp, otherwise there is a risk of irritation due to friction. Try to keep the armpits in wet conditions to facilitate the shaving process, “said dr. Theresa.
“Make sure there are no cuts after shaving. If there are wounds, give antibiotic ointment and don’t use deodorant first,” he continued.
Beware of Bumps Around
According to Dr. Theresia, the appearance of lumps in the armpits needs to be watched out for.
Although most are harmless and easy to treat, new lumps with no known cause should be examined by a doctor, especially for women.
Reporting from Healthline, a lump under the arm can signal breast cancer.
Women need to self-examine their breasts every month and see a doctor immediately if there is a breast lump.
That’s the various causes of lumps in the armpit due to shaving. If you experience something similar, immediately consult a doctor for proper treatment. Hope this info is useful.
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As previously reported by Topmetro.News, shave your armpits (underarms)? Some people may do it regularly in the name of lowering the quality of their appearance. But do you know the various benefits of armpit hair?
But the beautiful artist Alexandra Gottardo is not like that. He instead decided not to shave his armpit hair.
Reporting from various sources, Alexandra revealed that she deliberately maintains her armpit hair when interviewed by Imam Darto, Omesh, Surya Insomnia, and Angga Nggok in a podcast.
“I’m growing armpit hair, if there’s no need for a photoshoot to share, I’ll just let it be. It’s a natural human body,” he said in the podcast.
On his Instagram account, he also showed off his armpit hair and looked confident.
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reporter | jeremitaran
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