Showering is not usually recommended immediately after armpit hair removal, and you can shower normally 24 hours after hair removal if there are no other signs of discomfort.
There are more ways of hair removal, such as physical hair removal, chemical hair removal, laser or photon hair removal. Regardless of any of the hair removal methods, hair removal may cause irritation to the skin, resulting in redness of the hair follicles and possible formation of folliculitis, and bathing is generally not recommended immediately. Avoiding bathing causes localized irritation and induces bacterial infection, which may affect wound healing.
It is recommended to pay attention to the care of the affected area after hair removal, keep the local clean and dry, with the passage of time, the redness or swelling, may gradually reduce or disappear, about 24 hours after the redness gradually recedes, you can consider taking a bath. However, when bathing, we should pay attention to adjust the water temperature, do not use too hot water on the local scalding, do not use scrubbing towel, shower gel, repeatedly on the local rubbing.
In summary, just after hair removal, try not to take a shower, to avoid inducing infection. After the localization of redness can take a shower, but also pay attention to the care of the affected area. If there is obvious localized skin breakage, redness and swelling, if necessary, go to the dermatology department of the hospital, and also give appropriate medication.