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A dermatologist’s advice on strawberry legs

Vanessa Kim
1.7.2020
Translation: Eva Francis

Are your thighs and lower legs covered in dark dots after shaving? I've talked to an expert to find out why these dots appear and how to get rid of them.

What are these dark dots?

Are some skin types more affected by strawberry legs?

Yes, the thicker and darker your hair is and the stronger the hair growth, the more noticeable these dots are. This skin type is also more prone to having ingrown hairs.

Which products help against leg blackheads?

Exfoliating helps remove old and dead skin cells before shaving. This makes sure the skin is smooth and you can shave close to the skin. Use a fresh and sharp razor blade. Dull blades drag against the skin and increase the chance of razor bumps or ingrown hairs. Use a clarifying facial tonic with salicylic acid after shaving to make the pores contract and become less visible. Apply the tonic to the thighs and lower legs using a cotton pad.

Does only wet shaving or also dry shaving cause strawberry legs?

Both methods can result in blackheads and ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs often appear after waxing or sugaring. I recommend laser treatment to anyone who experiences ingrown hairs or strawberry legs.

What does laser hair removal do?

Myriam Wyss Fopp, M.D., FMH specialist in dermatology and allergology, Ästhetik- und Laserzentrum Zürichsee; www.laserepilation.ch

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