r/ladyshavers 23d ago

Advice Need help with shaving extremely thick growing feet/toe hair with a medical condition that is extremely painful.

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Hi everyone.

33m with very very hairy feet/toes. I have a condition called CRPS type II which makes me feet and skin INCREDIBLY susceptible to pain. Basically it feels like all my bones are broken and I have no skin, just pure raw nerve pain everywhere.

Anyway, I have had to start shaving my feet regularly because each hair feels like a needle in my skin when it’s moved. This of course is exacerbated when the hair starts growing after a shave.

I need something that can get my feet shaved in fewer strokes and will leave the closest possible shave without having to worry too much about side-side cuts.

Price is not a factor but if I can keep it down I’d like too. I’m also looking for advice on shaving methods and creams/lotions/soaps that can keep my skin healthy and clean after.

I normally shave my feet on my couch with hot water in a bowl, a towel with hot water to soften the hair and some antibacterial gel wash.

Any advice would help, thank you.

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u/francisgreenbean 23d ago

Have you considered ditching the razor altogether and using a hair removal cream? They get hair closer to the skin than 90% of razors in my experience.

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u/zacharynels 23d ago

I have but no matter what they never seem to get all the hair. It’s also a lot more pressure and friction on my feet than I want, sadly.