When I was a child and naive I shaved and it curated bad cysts that I tried cutting out with a blade. It left awful scarring, and hypopigmentation that is impossible to get rid of. Now I'm 21, and I'm embarrassed to ever get intimate with someone without having my mons pubis covered by hair out of fear of getting judged. I feel shame. When my legs are spread it doesn't look too bad as the scarring smooths out, but otherwise there's a dent and It looks scooped due to the skin being compromised.
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August 22, 2023
Answer: Recommend doing a chemical peel to even out skin tone
The dynamic hyperemia is quite common and there are few cures. I would, nonetheless begin with Vbeam laser for the redness.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
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