{"id":5961,"date":"2020-06-02T13:06:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T03:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lyconnordicno.local\/?p=5961"},"modified":"2023-10-18T09:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T09:15:48","slug":"how-brazilian-waxing-can-transmit-std","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lyconnordic.no\/privat\/nyheter\/how-brazilian-waxing-can-transmit-std\/","title":{"rendered":"How Brazilian Waxing Can Transmit STD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lycons Lydia Jordane forklarer viktigheten av \u00e5 f\u00f8lge hygienekrav og ikke dobbeldippe spatelen, les her:<\/h2>\n

If you think STD\u2019s spread through waxing are an urban myth, think again\u2026<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the stuff every beauty therapist has heard in whispered murmurs told over a torch around a campfire; horror stories thought to be but\u00a0urban legends of the beauty world.<\/p>\n

But when New York journalist Maddie Rubin wrote about her experience contracting\u00a0molluscum contagiosum, a skin infection and STD spread through skin-to-skin contact, (typically during sex)\u00a0at a routine Brazilian wax,\u00a0the issue of waxing hygiene \u2013 and the very real danger of ignoring it \u2013 was thrust into the spotlight.<\/p>\n

In her candid recount of what Rubin described as an \u2018nightmare\u2019 waxing experience, the beauty editor recalls how a painful Brazilian turned into a serious health condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout a month after I got a particularly bloody, painful Brazilian wax from an upscale salon in Manhattan, I noticed little bumps on my bikini line and vulva area. Two of them were in a little cluster, and a few others were more sparse. They basically looked like shiny bumps with a dimple in the middles and a waxy white core.\u201d<\/p>\n

After panicking she may have developed a skin infection, Rubin sought the advice of a professional dermatologist.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe [the dermatologist] confirmed that it was molluscum and used curettage \u2013 a local anesthetic followed by scraping off the lesions with a sharp spoon. The shot felt like tiny bee stings. It was not great, but I felt cleaner once they were removed\u2026\u00a0She prescribed me a pricey cream \u2014 $50 with insurance, God knows how much without \u2014 that supposedly stimulates the immune system to fight the infected area.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rubin\u2019s dermatologist then delivered her some shocking news about the origin of the skin condition.<\/p>\n

\u201c[The dermatologist told me] \u2026based on the location of these, you probably got them from a wax. A girl came in before you with the same skin infection in the same area. Someone needs to report these places.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rubin\u2019s skin condition, molluscum contagiosum, is a viral skin infection typically transmitted through sex, and consequently recognised as an STI (sexually transmitted infection), however the\u00a0infection can also be spread through using\u00a0objects contaminated with the virus, such as towels and bath water, or in Rubin\u2019s case, most likely wax from a pot in which her therapist had double-dipped.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe practice of double-dipping involves putting the waxing spatula back into the wax pot after it has been used to apply wax to a client,\u201d explains Lycon Cosmetics CEO and waxing expert, Lydia Jordane.<\/p>\n

\u201cDouble-dipping is an absolute no-no and I definitely don\u2019t think you can rule out contracting an STI as a possibility when proper hygeinic practices aren\u2019t followed, especially if you draw blood on a client, which can be quite common during Brazilians, dependent on the client\u2019s skin type and the wax you\u2019re using.\u201d<\/p>\n

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the STIs with\u00a0the strongest links to waxing are HPV, herpes and molluscum contagiosum.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A\u00a0new report published in peer-reviewed medical journal, JAMA Dermatology, found that waxing can\u00a0increase a client\u2019s\u00a0risk of contracting certain STIs by creating micro-tears in the\u00a0skin, leaving it more susceptible to viruses. And according to gynecologist and\u00a0coauthor of\u00a0V is for Vagina,\u00a0Alyssa Dweck, the STIs with\u00a0the strongest links to waxing are HPV, herpes and, as Rubin discovered, molluscum contagiosum. The difference between these viruses and other STIs is that they\u00a0don\u2019t rely on the exchange of\u00a0bodily fluids and can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.<\/p>\n

Jordane says therapists who wax clients with pre-existing infections or health conditions affecting their pubic area could be putting the rest of their client base at risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you notice a strong odour or any visual signs such as congestion or discharge, it can be a warning sign everything isn\u2019t okay with the client\u2019s health and it may be best to recommend they speak to their GP before you proceed with their wax.\u201d<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t assume everyone is up to scratch when it comes to practicing good personal hygiene, says Jordane, who recommends being upfront with clients about hygiene and health concerns and educating them on the best practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to be very delicate about it so as not to offend the client, but it\u2019s very important you address the issue at hand with them. It may be a matter of gently inquiring about their health, letting them know you\u2019re concerned about their wellbeing and would feel more confident treating them after they\u2019d had a consultation with a doctor to ensure everything\u2019s okay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lydia Jordane\u2019s top tips for avoiding spreading infection during a Brazilian<\/h2>\n

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  • Never double-dip<\/li>\n
  • Be upfront with your clients when it comes to discussing their health<\/li>\n
  • Change the bed linen or paper towel after every wax<\/li>\n
  • Avoid using towels on the bed and opt for waxing paper which is quick and easy to change regularly<\/li>\n
  • Warn clients against the use of talcum powder, which can be an irritant to the genitals<\/li>\n
  • Educate your clients about proper hygienic practices<\/li>\n
  • Always keep an ample supply of wet wipes in your treatment room and encourage clients to use as many as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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