Waxing the Beard?

[Nolan40]

After a couple of years of enduring the painful process of shaving, I have decided that I can no longer cope with it. I have been off of accutane for about six months and it made my skin a nightmare. Thankfully, it cleared up my skin and I no longer get pimples although it has made my skin very irritated from shaving. I first started shaving with an regular razor, but my dermatologist told my to switch to an electric razor because my skin was being ruined. The electric razor is no better because it grinds my skin and leaves it red and inflamed; I have to even put on a tad bit of makeup to even look decent, but I have made sure it does not clog my pores. I have emailed several waxing salons and done my research. I have learned that I would be a good candidate for waxing my beard because it is thin and my roots are not that deep. I have been waxed on my face before and I was not allergic to it. The salon's only concern is the fact that I was on accutane. Since I have been off of it for six months, will it be okay to wax my bear? (I can take the pain)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since you had been on Accutane and I have not examined you,so I would suggest you to go in for waxing only if your skin is not showing any hypersensitivity towards it.Also after waxing apply cold compresses and calamine lotion on the face.

If there are any skin rashes,then apply Neosporin cream and go in for laser hair removal instead.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[jaffar]

how did the hair grow back,, stubley or like new baby hair