Can underarm hair be shaved off?

Sep 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Axillary hair refers to the hair growing in the armpit area, which is a normal part of growth and development. It helps facilitate sweat evaporation and reduces skin friction. In general, axillary hair can be removed, and common methods include shaving, depilatory creams, ice-point hair removal, intense pulsed light (IPL) hair removal, and photonic hair removal. If you have a need to remove axillary hair, it is recommended to consult a reputable medical facility.

Underarm hair refers to the hair growing in the armpit area, which is a normal part of growth and development. It helps facilitate sweat evaporation and reduces skin friction. In general, underarm hair can be removed, and common hair removal methods include razors, depilatory creams, ice-point hair removal, colored light hair removal, and photonic (light-based) hair removal.

Method

Razor

Depilatory Cream

Ice-Point Hair Removal

Colored Light Hair Removal

Photonic Hair Removal

Example Image

Description

Physically shaves off surface hair without damaging hair follicles

Chemically dissolves and removes hair

Uses photothermal energy for hair removal with a cooling system to reduce pain

Utilizes selective absorption of colored light by pigment in hair follicles to achieve hair removal

Destroys hair follicles via photothermal effect for painless hair removal

Reference Price

20–100 CNY per unit

10–200 CNY per session

300–3,000 CNY per session

2,000–4,000 CNY per session

1,000–6,000 CNY per session

Advantages

1. Convenient to use
2. Low cost

1. Wide applicability
2. Simple operation

1. Reduced pain
2. Long-lasting results

1. High safety
2. Greater comfort

1. Minimal skin damage
2. High durability of results

Potential Risks

1. May cause skin bleeding
2. Skin may become dry

1. May enlarge pores
2. May cause redness and swelling

1. Swelling may occur
2. Localized pain may occur

1. Local redness and swelling may occur
2. Pigmentation may develop

1. May cause localized pain
2. Scarring may occur

Duration of Effect

3–5 days

5–7 days

3–5 years

5–10 years

2–3 years

If you wish to remove underarm hair, it is recommended to visit a reputable medical facility and consult with a professional doctor before proceeding. In daily life, maintain proper hygiene and care of underarm hair to prevent unnecessary physical discomfort or injury.

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