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ASlightHiccup t1_jdmx0pz wrote

Ok I totally can tell that you pulled out instead of down with the skin very loose. That’s why it hurt so bad and you have the bleeding. It’s REALLY hard to wax your underarms alone. Your leg is easier and less painful because the skin is tighter and it is easier to pull down so the strip is close to the skin—not to mention you can easily pull your skin taut on your leg. Get some ice and some aloe on your under arm and maybe stick to your legs-I’ve always heard that waxing your underarms can leave hyperpigmentation marks anyway so maybe stick to a different area and just shave or get some nair for the underarms. Ouchies! Good luck!

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Im-Spreading-for-you t1_jdpb7cc wrote

Hyperpigmentation? How?

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ASlightHiccup t1_jdr41ka wrote

It’s called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Basically waxing can traumatize the skin (especially if not done correctly) and the skin reacts by basically changing color. It’s like when you pick at a pimple and it leaves a red mark on your skin even after the pimple itself has healed.

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