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What Causes Red Spots On Legs After Shaving It?

hello Doctor every time i shave my legs i get red spots all over my legs, all diffrents sizes but but they dont hurt or burn or anything like that, they are just red and unslighty and make it every hard for me to wear more summer cloths as i feel i have to hide my legs. is this something i should see my GP about or is there something eles i can do
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hi,

The red spots coming all over your legs after shaving are considered as a possible reaction of your skin to shaving. I advise to change depilatory method.

You can apply cold water each time you shave your legs. Get the bladder rinsed with hot water prior to starting shaving.

Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Red Spots On Legs After Shaving It?

Hi, The red spots coming all over your legs after shaving are considered as a possible reaction of your skin to shaving. I advise to change depilatory method. You can apply cold water each time you shave your legs. Get the bladder rinsed with hot water prior to starting shaving. Hope it helped! Dr.Albana