This week I want to tackle the age old problem of the ingrown hair. The unsightly blemish can be painful and leave knarly scars. They usually infect areas such as the face, neck, underarm, and pubic region.
Both men and women get them, but men usually only suffer from ingrown hairs on their face and neck due to frequent shaving. Women tend to get them in more sensitive areas like the bikini line, but without further ado let’s examine the facts.
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What is an ingrown hair?
An ingrown hair occurs when the tip of the hair grows back into the skin instead of remaining on the surface. The area can become irritated and/or infected, which can result in a pimple on top of the infected hair follicle. And unfortunately, they rarely travel alone, when there’s one there is usually more to follow.
What causes ingrown hairs?
The primary cause of the ingrown hair is improper shaving and/or waxing. Shaving against the growth of the hair can be irritating and cause them to form. Also waxing can be too irritating for some and exacerbate the problem.
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How do you treat an ingrown hair?
There is no cure for the ingrown hair, but there are creams that have AHA’s (glycolic or lactic acid) and/or BHA’s (salicylic acid) that help prevent and treat them.
Another good way to treat them is with witch hazel and tea tree because they have soothing and antibacterial properties.
When trying to remove the ingrown hair at home, make sure the area is cleaned and then use pointed tweezers to try and remove.
How do you prevent ingrown hairs?
· Don’t shave too closely
· Exfoliate regularly with a brush or scrub
· Don’t wear tight clothing after shaving or waxing
· Don’t shave against the growth of the hair
· Avoid hot showers and exercise directly after waxing or shaving
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