Reveal About Ingrown Hair Treatment, Prevention and Much More
Ingrown hair is a distressing problem that men and women commonly encounter after hair removal. Ingrown hair refers to a condition where the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin instead of outward. In some people, ingrown hair may happen naturally, but these mainly occur when the skin is shaved too closely or because of tight-fitting clothing. Sometimes, ingrown hair may just be minor irritation and may not cause any problem. However, at times they may cause discomfort akin to rash and itch and may become painful, unsightly and infected.
Are ingrown hairs and razor bumps the same?
Ingrown hairs and razor bumps are quite similar to each other and are considered “pseudofolliculitis barbae”. They are common and extremely irritating problem. Technically, razor bumps result from a curly hair growing out of the skin, curling around and then growing back in. Ingrown hairs result from simply cutting the hair too short. In most cases, ingrown hairs and razor bumps can be prevented by a combination of specific shaving practices, use of appropriate shaving equipment and quality topical treatments.
How can you prevent ingrown hair from being infected?
Ingrown hair may become infected and cause you lot of discomfort if adequate care is not taken. Symptoms of infected ingrowing hairs include inflammation of the skin followed by pus formation. You may also experience itching and pain. If care is not taken, infected pustule can become ruptured, resulting in bleeding. Sometimes, an infected ingrowing hair may also leave scars. Hence, it is advisable that you take adequate care of these hairs to prevent them from becoming infected.
Experts suggest exfoliation of infected area to remove dead skin cells. You may use loofah or other types of scrub, while showering or bathing. Use of creams and lotions that contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids is also recommended to slough off dead skin.
Alternatively, you may make use of cosmetic products such as Skin Doctors Ingrow Go to treat and even prevent the occurrence of ingrown hair. Ingrow Go makes use of glycolic acid – an Alpha Hydroxy Acid to remove ingrown hair gently and effectively.
Pubic or facial ingrown hair – which is more troublesome
It is a distressing problem wherever it occurs. However, they appear especially troublesome when you get it on the face or pubic area. This is because, these hairs are unsightly, they can be marked by redness, swelling and may even become infected. Hence, ingrown facial hair may make you appear less attractive. While ingrown pubic hair may cause you lot of discomfort and itching as the pubic area is highly sensitive. If you are prone to these hairs, it is advisable to make use of topical treatments such as Ingrow Go to prevent the occurrence of these hairs.
Home remedies to treat ingrowing hair
Discussed below are simple home remedies that can help you treat these hairs effectively.
Remedy for facial ingrowing hair:
- Take one cup of warm water and add 1? tsp of salt (you may take lesser amounts when treating a very small area)
- Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and apply it over the ingrowing hairs, don’t rinse off. The salt helps to mildly exfoliate and cleanse the skin and thereby help the hair to pop out of the skin
- Be careful while using this remedy over nicks, irritated, red or freshly shaved skin as it could cause burn
- Use this remedy daily until these hairs clears up but stop applying it if your skin gets red or irritated
Remedy for ingrowing hair over the body:
- To treat these hairs on the body like the legs or pubic area, soak in the tub with two cups of Epsom salt.
- For a stronger exfoliation, apply the Epsom salt directly over wet skin, work in circular motions and rinse off.
- Using a salt-based exfoliator is great way to prevent ingrowing hairs especially for those with oilier or acne-prone skin.
- If you have sensitive skin, use a gentler sugar scrub.
By Anonymous