Shaving the Bikini Line and Bumps

I am a gymnast and I find it necessary to shave my bikini line. Sometimes when doing so I get red bumps like a pimple where I shaved. How can I prevent these bumps? What are they caused by?

This is a common problem for many women who shave their bikini line.

Ask your doctor about Retin-A. This popular acne/wrinkle cream acts by thinning the top layer of the skin, called the stratum corneum. By doing this, it can significantly reduce or eliminate those bumps.

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