Waxing Problem!

[Passionate]

When I wax women I have no problem but when I wax mens chests or backs (which I've done 2 so far) they come out in pimples afterwards. I trim the hair down so I'm not too sure what Im doing wrong?

 

[loubylou]

This is quite a common reaction with men in these areas,
they need to put on a clean t-shirt or shirt after they have been waxed so that no bacteria can get into their open pores,
they can wash with an anti bacteria wash such as clearasil and they need to gently exfoliate too,
it happens 99% of the time if they are new to waxing too, it is a very sensitive area for men,
make sure that the area is really clean before and after waxing too, hth

 

[beautymetoyou]

Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become infected, often with Staphylococcus aureus or other types of bacteria. Certain variations of folliculitis are also known as hot tub folliculitis and barber's itch. Severe infections can cause permanent hair loss and scarring, and even mild folliculitis can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.
The infection usually appears as small, white-headed pimples around one or more hair follicles — the tiny pockets from which each hair grows. Most cases of folliculitis are superficial, and they may itch, but on occasion they're painful too. Superficial folliculitis often clears by itself in a few days, but deep or recurring folliculitis may need medical treatment.

Apply a warm, moist washcloth or compress to the affected area several times a day to relieve discomfort and help the area drain, if needed.
Try an oatmeal lotion or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help soothe itchy skin.
Gently wash the infected skin twice a day with antibacterial soap or apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment. Use a clean washcloth and towel to dry off each time you wash.
Avoid shaving irritated skin. If you must shave, use either an electric razor rather than a blade, and apply a soothing after-shave lotion when you're finished.
Don't share your towels or washcloths, and launder them in plenty of hot, soapy water after every use. Wash clothes that cover the affected areas after each wearing.

Hope this helps

 

[Kim Lawless]

This isn't Folliculitis. It's just spots that most men get the first few times they have their chest or backs waxed.

Truth: Nothing but nothing stops it and using all the Tea Tree after may help it a little to clear, but it has to take it's course.

I have found that using Hot Wax helps but it's an expensive option. It takes me about seven minutes to wax a really hairy back with strip wax. I did one a few weeks back with hot wax as he wanted to see if he got less spots. Not only was there the cost of the hot wax, but in all, it took me 35mins.

So, if you give the choice of either strip or hot, remember to factor in the extra time.

We did this to see if he got less spots, so I'll report back to you all.

When you wax the chest and back with strip wax, you'll feel the skin becomes heated.....you could fry an egg on it. With hot wax, the skin remained cool. I think the spots are caused by the blood heating up so quickly and then causes the sebum to rise and cause spots. Who knows? Some say they know, but none of us really know. We can only take a guess. xxx

 

[BABSann]

Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become infected, often with Staphylococcus aureus or other types of bacteria. Certain variations of folliculitis are also known as hot tub folliculitis and barber's itch. Severe infections can cause permanent hair loss and scarring, and even mild folliculitis can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.
The infection usually appears as small, white-headed pimples around one or more hair follicles — the tiny pockets from which each hair grows. Most cases of folliculitis are superficial, and they may itch, but on occasion they're painful too. Superficial folliculitis often clears by itself in a few days, but deep or recurring folliculitis may need medical treatment.

Apply a warm, moist washcloth or compress to the affected area several times a day to relieve discomfort and help the area drain, if needed.
Try an oatmeal lotion or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help soothe itchy skin.
Gently wash the infected skin twice a day with antibacterial soap or apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment. Use a clean washcloth and towel to dry off each time you wash.
Avoid shaving irritated skin. If you must shave, use either an electric razor rather than a blade, and apply a soothing after-shave lotion when you're finished.
Don't share your towels or washcloths, and launder them in plenty of hot, soapy water after every use. Wash clothes that cover the affected areas after each wearing.

Hope this helps

This is not folliculitis,this extract that you have copied and posted is talking about infection of the follicles.(I read this article about 3 years ago,some not so nice pics)

Its quite a normal reaction and you can recommend the guy takes an anti histamine which will help.

I always use strip wax and have no problems,some guys get the spots some dont,it's the same for women with lip waxing,some do and some dont.I always tell the client to avoid touching the area after waxing as the temptation is always there to touch the new hair free area,this of course causes bacteria to spread from the hands to the waxed area sometimes resulting in spots,like when someone picks spots or touches them on their face,they then become infected or spread,making matters ten times worse.I use a cooling witch Hazel gel after treatment.HTH

 

[Sunless Tanning]

The others are right, that these are recurring problems which happens almost as common as rain when waxed on such sensitive areas. According to other forum opinion I have read in other threads relative to this issue, I think warm press and full chest exfoliation after waxing should be applied to prevent external dirt or even bacteria to penetrate the skin's pores on this area.

Love to help..

 

[BABSann]

The others are right, that these are recurring problems which happens almost as common as rain when waxed on such sensitive areas. According to other forum opinion I have read in other threads relative to this issue, I think warm press and full chest exfoliation after waxing should be applied to prevent external dirt or even bacteria to penetrate the skin's pores on this area.

Love to help..

You should NEVER exfoliate directly after waxing .I recommend my clients exfoliate a max of 3 times a week to remove the dead skin cells which enables easier waxing,but not within 48 hrs of waxing,especially if the skin is particularly sensitive .Using a warm press and exfoliation after waxing will NOT help prevent bacteria from penetrating the skins pores hth.