The side effects of waxing

Waxing is one of the most popular and effective methods of hair removal Hair Removal: Which method is right for you? Besides, the wax also acts as an excellent exfoliating agent. However vaskinga is not only the advantages, but the number of possible side effects.

• The decrease in skin elasticity - one of the side effects of waxing that can occur only some time later. People who regularly remove hair with wax, the skin gradually becomes less elastic. This is due to the fact that during the waxing skin is stretched strongly, and collagen fibers in it becoming weaker.
• The appearance of wrinkles - another side effect that is not immediately evident. Wrinkles are caused by frequent reduced elasticity and stretching of the skin.
• Irritation and redness. This is a problem many people face, do depilation wax. In such cases, well help cold compresses, but even without them, the skin quickly comes to normal.
• Rash after depilation wax usually appears in people with sensitive skin.
• Burns and hyperpigmentation. Burn is the result of using too hot wax. Sometimes the burn occurs pigmentation disorders - there are dark spots that persist from several weeks to a year.
• Skin infections. Infectious agents can penetrate the skin if used for waxing unsterile instruments, and if a person is sent immediately after waxing the bath Sauna and health: the benefits and harms of bath procedures   or in the pool. Patients with diabetes generally not recommended depilation Waxing: the easy way to beauty   wax, because their skin is particularly susceptible to infections.
• Allergic reactions. To prevent severe allergic reactions, new products for hair removal wax is recommended to test first on a small area of ​​the skin.
• Ingrown hairs. Usually the hair grow if the waxing was done wrong, or if a person is too sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care . To reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, it is recommended to do waxing specialist.

How to prevent side effects

• Thoroughly clean the skin before waxing - it must be absolutely dry and free of any makeup.
• After waxing for a couple of days do not wear tight clothes.
• Immediately after waxing apply a cold compress to the skin, or apply a soothing lotion on it.
• If you are taking Accutane or Retin-A, please refrain from waxing.
• Do not do waxing, if you have skin burns (including solar), wounds, and also if there are any skin infections.

Terms of Use

Do I have to remove compression stockings before going to bed?

Typically, compression stockings is recommended to take before bedtime Dreams: how to understand our dreams   and put on in the morning as soon as you get out of bed (before may appear or worsen swelling). Of course, they can be worn after the morning shower, but in any case, it must be done as soon as possible.

In some cases, compression stockings can be worn at night, but then you can not wear them for more than seven consecutive days.

Often patients can not tolerate long-wearing compression stockings. This can, for example, to deterioration of the skin (usually long compression causes dryness). Furthermore, this prevents the routine use of moisturizing products, and medicines for topical use - for example, steroid ointments that are used to treat venous eczema. However, sometimes prolonged wearing compression stockings is necessary - for example, when patients need help outsiders to wear tights: they have to wait for the visit of a social service worker, who comes, as a rule, every day.

How often should I replace the compression tights

Compression stockings should be replaced every 3-6 months. Buy once, at least two pairs of pantyhose to make you what to wear, as long as you wash and dry one pair.

Compression stockings should be replaced sooner if there are any defects in the fabric, or if after you shoot tights, they do not return their previous form. Ideally, each time before buying a new pair of compression stockings legs must be measured again. Over time, the circumference of the legs can be changed on particular areas (e.g., because of reduced swelling). However, if you do not notice the obvious changes, so do the measurements are often not necessary.

Proper washing can extend the life of pantyhose. Wash their hands in the water at a temperature of about 40C (such temperature is comfortable for the hands and does not harm the material from which made stockings), and dry enough away from heat sources. In no case do not dry compression stockings on radiators and other heaters - heat can damage the elastic materials.

However, despite proper care, eventually elastic compression stockings will diminish - it is absolutely normal process.

How often should the patient come to the survey

Typically, the patient, who was discharged compression stockings are recommended to come to inspection every 3-6 months. During the examination, the doctor checks for symptoms of the disease, the treatment of which were appointed tights and assesses how effective was this kind of treatment. The doctor is required to ask the patient about whether he regularly wears compression stockings, and how often replaces them with new ones. Ideally, every 6-12 months to do Doppler to determine the LPI; in some disorders it must be done more frequently (in practice, however, the frequency of the Doppler depends on whether in hospital necessary equipment). In addition, during a routine examination the doctor may carry out additional measurements of the patient's legs.

The need for frequent inspections is the fact that people suffering from various diseases of the veins, the relatively short period of time (3-12 months) may develop arterial diseases, and can also be significantly reduced ankle-brachial index of systolic blood pressure.

The doctor prescribed to patients compression stockings, must show and tell how to wear them, and when they should be worn.

It is important that the patient was satisfied with the color compression stockings - otherwise there is a considerable likelihood that he will not wear them regularly.

Once a patient lift tights recommended to apply moisturizer on your feet - it reduces skin dryness and irritation. If the composition of the material of which are made for compression stockings do not include latex, moisturizing cream or lotion may also be applied before you don pantyhose. This is especially recommended for patients suffering from disorders such as venous insufficiency Venous insufficiency - rapidly Youthful disease   and lymphedema Lymphedema: swelling of the legs after cancer treatment .

If the pressure of compression tights to the patient is extremely strong, it is necessary to choose the lower class tights.

If the patient can not wear tights all the time, perhaps he should also acquire compression stockings Compression stockings for health and beauty legs   stockings - so he will be able to choose what is best combined with his clothes and way of life.