Friday, June 22, 2012

to shave the armpit or not to shave

Because of social norm, women today shave their armpits to remove unsightly hair. But because of abrasion  or small lacerations caused by the blade,this usually caused furuncles or small abscess in the area. This in turn causes the blockade of the normal growth of the hair follicle producing cyst or small lumps in the armpit necessitating surgery.
The appearance of liquid  hair removers has diminished the incidence of this tumor formations. But the side effects of these liniments like blackening of the armpit have prevented widespread use. 

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