Help! I waxed my legs, waited two weeks, no problems, and waxed them again. 1 and 1/2 weeks later I am itching my legs to death. What can I do? I have kept them moist with mineral oil, used lotion with mineral oil and Aloe Vera, taken baths with oil beads, used ice and even sprayed them with Calamine, but I cannot stop itching. Aspirin has helped some, but this has got to stop! I'm itching till I bleed, especially in my sleep. Please help.
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Answered by Eliot N. Mostow, M.D. (xx103@ofcn.org)
This may represent bacterial overgrowth and infection in the hair follicles. This is called folliculitis and may require oral antibiotics. You need to have a physician look at your legs if they are not better yet. I'd recommend a dermatologist, but your primary care physician may be able to help. Let me know how you do.
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