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 M¢25  Funded By Mahalo ? |  October 12, 2009 10:36 PM

Is it true that shaving your legs with a razor "alters" your veins?

My mom says its because of what the razor blade is made of, but I don't think so...
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October 12, 2009 11:55 PM
No. Skin is a very protective layer. While razors can cause inflammation of the skin it cannot affect anything internally. Standing for long periods of time for years can affect your veins, wearing pantyhose or other support socks can help protect against varicose and spider veins. Genetics plays a big part and for some there is no preventing the inevitable aging process.

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October 13, 2009 01:38 AM
The only way veins can be "altered" and manipulated is medically. The doctors who perform such surgeries are called Vascular Surgeons.

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October 13, 2009 01:43 AM
i dont see how it could do that

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October 13, 2009 06:12 PM
Shaving on top of your skin has no affect on the veins in or under the skin, unless you cut yourself.

Many of these tales are meant to stop young ladies from "growing up too fast" and have little basis in reality.

This warning is just as misguided as the warning that, once you shave your legs, you must continue to do so without fail. It is an attempt to make shaving seem such an awful chore that you never start.

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October 14, 2009 03:34 AM
Nah you should be fine, she has no idea what she is talking about.

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