Expert warns of the dangerous reason why you should NEVER wax or tweeze your nose
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Getting rid of body hair is a personal choice, there is no right or wrong answer, and if done correctly with sanitised tools will often leave silky smooth areas.
But now a medical expert has explained why you should never remove nose hair and revealed the gruesome results which can happen when things go wrong.
According to Dr Don J. Beasley, an Idaho-based otolaryngologist, stripping nasal cavities of hair either by waxing or tweezing can leave your nose at dangerous risk.
Speaking to HuffPost, the ear, nose and throat specialist explained the nose is an extremely delicate area that contains numerous blood vessels and mucous membranes.
He said: ‘Nose waxing can be an uncomfortable experience, as the delicate nasal passages can be sensitive to the pulling sensation, potentially causing temporary pain, redness and irritation.’
A medical expert has explained why you should never remove nose hair and revealed the gruesome results which can happen when things go wrong (stock image)
He also detailed how the hair inside the nostrils actually has several important functions, acting as a filter to the air we breathe and trapping any airborne nasties that can irritate, like dust and pollen.
And rather worrying, he also highlighted that removing it, especially if done unhygienically, may increase the risk of infections and complications such as folliculitis or nasal cellulitis.
Fellow otolaryngologist Delaware-based Dr. Nicole Aaronson revealed that she’s had to perform drainage of nasal abscesses after patients tweezed out their nostril hairs and got ingrown hairs.
She explained: ‘An ingrown hair occurs after a hair is removed when the new hair that regenerates from the follicle can’t break through the skin.’
And it’s not the only form of hair removal which has proved popular over the last few years.
It comes after dermaplaning, or full-face shaving, boomed in popularity on TikTok and YouTube, with some tutorials quickly gathering 21 million views on the platform.
Fans insist it ‘evens out’ their skin, making it ‘appear flawless’, while famous beauties such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Cleopatra were all said to shaved their faces as part of their routine.
However Dr Ross Perry of Cosmedics told FEMAIL that the videos ‘give the illusion of perfection without the downsides’, explaining: ‘Having fine hair on the face is absolutely normal and we shouldn’t feel pressurised into shaving the face purely because someone else is doing it.
‘As we have seen with other TikTok trends, we must not start copying TikTok users’ ‘hacks’ – we must always follow professional advice.’
Dr Ross continued: ‘I do not recommend shaving your own face at home. It can grow back worse and what might have been considered mild facial hair can then grow back thicker.
‘Shaving your face can cause acne breakouts or skin reactions.’
Meanwhile he said dermaplaning, a cosmetic procedure that removes the top layers of skin, should always be ‘done by a professional’.
The two types of facial hair
Vellus hair is the near-invisible peach fuzz that covers much of your face and body and Its role is to regulate temperature and evaporate sweat.
Terminal hair is darker and thicker. Some women have terminal hair along their upper and lower lips, sideburns, neck, and chin, dermaplaning can be used on both types of hair.
Dr Ross revealed: ‘Dermaplaning is a tried and tested method of removing unwanted hair from the face. It is a painless way of scraping away facial hair whilst at the same time gets rid of any dead skin cells which contribute to making the skin look uneven.
‘Dermaplaning is an incredibly popular in salon treatment which uses a painless blade and can make skin appear flawless with make-up going on smoother.
‘With salons closed during lockdown, its became apparent due to social media trends women are now attempting to shave their own faces at home.’
However Dr Ross advised against trying out the trend, explaining: ‘There can be major problems for attempting dermaplaning or indeed shaving the face with a razor at home.
‘There are two different types of hair – vellus hair and terminal hair. Vellus hair is the near-invisible peach fuzz that covers much of your face and body and its role is to regulate temperature and evaporate sweat.
‘Terminal hair is darker and thicker. Some women have terminal hair along their upper and lower lips, sideburns, neck, and chin, dermaplaning can be used on both types of hair.
‘Professional dermaplaning uses a specific type of blade, using a razor or just a blade at home can cause scarring to the skin, infections, in growing hairs and sensitivity and is a procedure which one you start will need to be performed every few weeks.’
Meanwhile he said those suffering from skin conditions like ‘acne or eczema’ could find shaving their face ‘worsens inflammation, sensitivity and pigmentation’.
‘You also need to be aware of the dreaded Five o’clockshadow, especially if you have terminal hair type which can also be a problem with ingrowing hairs as they can lead to painful and sore pumps on the skin.
‘Don’t forget if you’re using a razor, you can get cuts to the skin which will be really sensitive and could lead to an infection and possible scarring.’
Meanwhile he also warned that shaving your face could actually cause hair to grow back thicker and faster, adding: ‘Because shaving blunts the edges of hair, just like shaving your legs it can make the hair feel coarse and stubble when it grows through but in actual fact it doesn’t grow any thicker.’
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