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Anyone else have this random symptom?

CateElizabethCateElizabeth member
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Whenever I shave my legs, I get these itchy, red bumps around my hair follicles.  They get so itchy that I have a hard time not scratching them, and that just makes them worse.  They look and feel like little bug bites, but I think they are irritated/slightly infected follicles.  Anyone else have this?  I think I am going to have to stop shaving my legs!  I've tried different razors, but nothing works.  I use plenty of lotion, but they still itch like crazy.  Yet, it's only my lower legs, not itchy anywhere else!  So weird...Help!
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Re: Anyone else have this random symptom?

  • mandeline21mandeline21
    I've been getting the same thing in my bikini zone.  I was also wondering if it was pregnancy-related.
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  • mickey1330mickey1330 member

    Sounds like irritation, or razor burn.

    I know some people's skin gets a lot more sensitive during pregnancy (i sunburn a lot more easily).  Perhaps it is just irritation from more sensitive skin? 

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  • bb80bb80 member
    omg that happens to me too!
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  • zeppelinettezeppelinette
    my skin itches even if I only take a shower and don't shave that day :( it happened when I was pregnant last time too
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  • nadine21404nadine21404
    It sounds like something that used to happen to me all the time. My dermatologist recomended that I use a new disposable razor every time I shaved to eliminate any bacteria infection with all the itching and scratching. Good luck... I hope this goes away soon for you!
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  • skinnursemandeeskinnursemandee member
    Moisturize before and after shaving. I had this prob in 1st tri. It was maddening! Baby powder on the vag after shaving helps too.
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  • urbanwifeyurbanwifey
    My skin, eyes, everything gets so dry when I'm pregnant. I can see how that could cause what you're talking about.
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  • ParadisePrincessParadisePrincess
    I haven't had that issue, but the skin on my forearms has become incredibly sensitive. If I'm walking around alot and my arms brush against my shirt or something they become red and sore. Weird!
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  • Erin0922Erin0922 member
    BE CAREFUL! My sister had that issue, and it kept getting worse...til she was hospitalized - turns out she had MRSA (very deadly staph infection). Def change your razor every shave if you are that sensitive right now! My legs have been like that, but I only wear long pants, so I am only shaving when necessary. 
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