Dermatologists are raising concerns over counterfeit hair-removal kits and the proliferation of untrained wax specialists in the Kenyan market, as an increasing number of women end up with burns on their private parts, legs, and armpits.
In pursuit of smooth, hair-free skin that lasts four to six weeks, many women have turned to waxing. But the quest to get rid of the hair comes at a price—painful burns from the wax or creams and infected skin, which is flaky or with boils.
