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Can i wax my legs while on warfarin?

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I am on warfarin and my inr is stable at the moment, so i was just wondering if there would be a risk of bleeding if i waxed my legs?

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Frequently have waxing done with no probs as Lynn says stay out of sun for a while and massage some nice cream in.

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Suzypawz

Can't see why not?! I epilate & I don't have a problem with it! X

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Kentish_Man

As long as you are not on long term steroids (steroids make the skin thinner) you should be fine.

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thegaul

YES

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