Many women experience small black or red dots on their legs, also known as a condition called Strawberry legs. It can appear as a dotted or pitted appearance, darkened or open pores, or an appearance of brown or black dots on the legs after shaving. This condition can make shaving feel futile when the legs don’t look as smooth as they may feel. Strawberry legs can look slightly different from one person to the next because it is actually a term used to describe multiple different skin issues.
Shaving
Using an old shaver, a dull shaver or not using shaving cream, can cause razor burn which appear as dark marks from shaving. Razor burn can cause folliculitis to develop, which results in ingrown hair on the legs. Ingrown hairs can look black, and when there are many ingrown hairs, the legs can look like they are speckled with black dots.
Clogged Pores
Some people are born with large pores on the legs and thick body hair. When large pores get clogged, the oil inside them is exposed to the air, making it turn black when it oxidizes, leading to visible pores on the legs. These clogged pores are called comedones. When there are a lot of clogged pores on one’s legs, they can appear to have a strawberry pattern.
Folliculitis
Hair follicles have the potential to become inflamed or infected after shaving, waxing or other hair removal methods. This is because the hair follicle is left open and exposed to bacteria, yeast or fungus. The inflamed hair follicles on the legs that struggle to break through the skin can lead to a darker appearance that can also look like strawberry leg.
Prior to shaving, exfoliate the legs to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the legs. This reduces the chance of red and black dots on the legs by preventing ingrown hairs.
Make sure to use proper shaving technique each time, along with a moisturizing shave gel. Skin experts recommend shaving in the direction of the hair growth to prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs.
Moisturize the skin thoroughly on a regular basis, and choose a moisturizer that is free of preservatives.
You can also experiment with products that contain salicylic acid or glycolic acid to reduce acne conditions that may cause or worsen symptoms.
Laser hair removal will eliminate the problem hairs that causes strawberry legs for good. Our laser technology delivers fast and efficient energy that destroys the hair effortlessly. Laser energy targets hair follicles, and prevents them from reproducing hair. Hair can only be treated when it is in the Anagen phase, which is why multiple treatments are required for complete hair removal. Laser treatment for strawberry legs are spaced out to allow time for the hair to get to the Anagen phase. We offer package pricing for laser hair removal. Commonly treated areas include:
Bikini line
Legs
Brazilian
Underarms and Arms
Upper lip & Face
Body
Get rid of pesky ingrown hairs and black and red spots on your legs with laser hair removal! Book your free consultation to meet with our team to determine if laser hair removal is right for you, otherwise, visit our page to learn more about this procedure!
