Note when hair removal for puberty children

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When entering puberty, boys / girls will start to grow hair on parts of the body. This situation causes many fears and concerns for children, even hairy arms and legs, causing children to have low self-esteem and affect their psychology. Some of you think about having hair removal during puberty. To ensure safety and do it properly, what should children pay attention to?

1. Note when hair removal for pubescent children

To be able to safely remove hair for puberty children, parents need to pay attention to learn about different types of body hair. Then, an effective and suitable hair removal method will be found.
According to experts, all hair areas are made of keratin. This is a hard protein that is also found in fingernails and toenails. Hair begins to grow below the surface of the skin.You have two types of body hair:
Vellus Hair This is soft, smooth and short. Most women have vellus hairs on their chest, back, and face. It may be darker and more noticeable in some people with darker skin tones. Vellus feathers help the body maintain a stable temperature by providing some insulation.
Terminal bristles Terminal bristles are coarser, darker and longer than vellus hairs. It is the hair that grows on the head. During puberty, terminal hair begins to grow in the armpits and pubic area. In men, hair on the head begins to grow on the face and other parts of the body such as the chest, legs, and back. Terminal bristles help provide cushioning and skin protection.
In girls, polycystic ovary syndrome and other hormonal disorders can cause hair growth on the face, especially the upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen, and back. Certain medications such as anabolic steroids can also cause hirsutism.

2. Hair removal methods for pubertal children that parents need to know

2.1. Using a razor Using a razor to remove the tip of the hair that grows through the skin is most commonly used by children. Men often use this tool to shave, while women often shave underarms, legs and pubic hair. The effect of using the razor will last for 1-3 days, after which the hair will continue to grow back.
Using a razor is quite cheap and can be done at home. However, this method of hair removal can cause razor bumps and ingrown hairs. In particular, ingrown hairs can occur when shaving close and often. When hair begins to grow, it will grow in the surrounding tissue rather than out of the hair follicle. The hair curls around and starts to protrude from the skin causing discomfort.
2.2. Plucking is done by gripping the hair with tweezers at the base and pulling it out. Compared to using a razor, hair removal will be effective from 3 weeks to 8 weeks.
Plucking is inexpensive but it can be time consuming as you need to remove hairs one by one at a time. Furthermore, plucking can be painful. You run the risk of ingrown hairs when the hair breaks under the skin during the plucking process. After extraction, temporary red acne may appear due to swelling and irritation of the hair follicle.
Also, epilators are not a good solution to use on areas like eyebrows because they pull out many hairs at once and don't give you precise control.
Experts recommend to reduce the risk of infection, you should make sure to sterilize tweezers or epilators with alcohol before and after use.

2.3. Depilatories This medication has a depilatory effect. They work by reacting with the protein structure of the hair follicle, so the hair falls out on its own and can be wiped away with the cream. The effect of this technique lasts from a few days to 2 weeks.
Depilatories are fast acting, available at pharmacies and grocery stores. Depilatories work best on the legs, underarms and bikini area.
However, you may be allergic to the chemicals in the depilatories that cause a rash or inflammation. To be on the safe side, you need to read the product instructions carefully and only use the product for the recommended length of time for best results. Before using a pubic depilator, read the product label to find one that says it's safe to use on the "bikini" or genital area.
2.4. Waxing Here's how to use waxing for pubertal hair removal:
Apply a specialized wax to the area you want to remove hair Place a layer of cloth to be applied on top of the wax and pull it out to remove the hair root along with the cells. dead skin. Wax can be warmed or cooled. Waxing can be done at a salon or at home. The effect of waxing method can last from 3 weeks to 6 weeks. One advantage of this method is that the regrown hair will look lighter. However, waxing can be painful and cause temporary redness, inflammation, and swelling.
Professional waxing is more expensive than other hair removal methods. However, the first hair removal should be done in a salon.

2.5. Electrolysis Electrolysis hair removal is performed by the dermatologist inserting a probe into the hair follicle. Then, an electric current will pass through the pore and remove it. This method provides a permanent hair removal effect. A small number of people can grow their hair back. However, the electrolysis process takes a lot of time and money. So it's usually only used on smaller areas of skin like the upper lip, eyebrows, and armpits.
This method causes certain pain, dry skin, scabs, inflammatory scars after treatment. Infection can occur if needles and other equipment are not properly sterilized.
2.6. Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is accomplished by directing a laser through the skin to the hair follicle. Similar to electrolysis, this method can be permanent. However, most people will need to return to laser hair removal every 6 months to maintain effectiveness. This method also causes certain risks such as: Inflammation, rash,...
In short, there are many hair removal methods for pubescent children. Because each method has certain advantages and disadvantages, parents should be the one to advise and guide their children to choose the safest and most effective hair removal technique.

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Reference source: kidshealth.org