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Male waxing is a method of male pubic hair removal. It is thought to have become more acceptable in the 1990s, though the true number of users is unknown. Male waxing is popular in the body building and male modeling community. There are several types of wax suitable for hair removal. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Waxing is a method of temporary hair removal which removes the hair from the root. ... Hair removal describes any method of removing hair, especially from the human body. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ...

Waxing is accomplished by spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is then pressed on the top and ripped off with a quick movement against the direction of hair growth. This removes the wax along with the hair and dead skin cells, leaving the skin smooth.

Benefits

There are many benefits to waxing versus other forms of hair removal. Waxing is a long-lasting method. Hair in waxed areas will not grow back for three to eight weeks; when the hair does grow back it is soft and thin. When hair is shaved or removed by depilatory cream, the hair is removed at the surface rather than the root. Within a few days, the hair can be seen at the surface. With these methods, hair tends to grow back in a rough stubble. Areas that are repeatedly waxed over long periods of time often exhibit a thinning of regrowth, and regrowth that is thinner, softer, and lighter in color. The use of a hair inhibitor will also aid the slow re-growth of hair, used over a long period of time this can be used as an almost permanent method.

Drawbacks

There are many drawbacks of waxing as well. Waxing can be painful if the waxing strip is pulled upward instead of across the skin, the pain from waxing is generally short-lasting. Another drawback to waxing is the expense: waxing is usually performed by a licensed cosmetologist, and the cost can be very high, there are however do-it-yourself waxing supplies. A cosmetologist, sometimes called beautician or beauty specialist, is someone who specializes in giving beauty treatments, usually to women. ...

Cautions

Some physicians do not recommend waxing for persons suffering from diabetes or who have varicose veins or poor circulation as they are more susceptible to infection. This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ... Varicose veins are veins on the leg which are large, twisted, and ropelike, and can cause pain, swelling, or itching. ... The circulatory system or cardiovascular system is the organ system which circulates blood around the body of most animals. ... An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. ...

Users of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Isotretinoin are advised not to have waxing performed; these medications tend to weaken the skin and tearing of the skin may occur when the wax is removed. Retin-A is a trademarked brand name for Tretinoin, a retinoic acid cream used to treat acne; it is claimed that it stimulates skin cell turnover and smoothes wrinkles. ... Renova is a town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. ... Differin is a trade name for a medication for acne vulgaris made by Galderma Laboratories. ... Isotretinoin (INN) (IPA: ) is a medication used for the treatment of severe acne. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Waxing should not be done on areas of skin affected by warts, pimples, moles or rashes or on skin that is irritated, chapped or suffering from sunburn. Never apply wax to peeling, broken skin or varicose veins. A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, typically on hands and feet, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister. ... Look up Pimple in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A mole, technically known as a melanocytic naevus, is a small, dark spot on human skin. ... A rash is a change in skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture. ...

References

• Kutty, Ahmad (13/Sep/2005) Islamic Ruling on Waxing Unwanted Hair Retrieved March, 29, 2006.
• Barker, Olivia The male resistance to waxing is melting away in USA Today, August 23, 2005.