Are you suffering from small bumps on your body that look like a pimple? Do these pimples like bumps appear on those body parts where hair growth is common? These bumps might be an Ingrown Hair. First Thing First : What Is An Ingrown Hair?Hair growth in the human body is an unstoppable process. New hair usually grows outwards and comes out of the skin. But sometimes this hair can turn around and grow back inwards often sideways and the hair follicle cannot move past a clogged pore. The pores may also clog, often trapping the hair inside so it cannot come out. This is known as ingrown hair It makes the skin bumpy and can sometimes be painful, irritate the skin and create a raised bump, which may look like a boil or a lesion. People having coarse, curly and thick hair have higher chances of having an ingrown hair. It also usually affects people who remove hair by shaving, waxing or tweezing. Once you understand what ingrown hair is, it will be easy for you to treat it.Ingrown Hair CausesUse sterilized needle, tweezers to remove if hair is visible on the skin surface You can remove ingrown hair by using rotable medical device Apply warm and moist compress to soften the skin Use egg membrane to remove ingrown hair. Put egg membrane on the affected region and allow it to dry and pull it off Use acne medication along with exfoliation Exfoliation also helps in removal of ingrown hair Read more on How To Get Rid Of Ingrown Hair (Razor Bumps) : Home Remedies, RemovalHome Remedies and Preventive CareIngrown hair is an acute, short-term medical condition. Such conditions can often be treated through preventive care. The simplest and most common method for prevention is to stop shaving. But because this may not be a feasible option for many, certain other techniques are advised.
- Improper shaving
- Thick and Curly and coarse hair may bend and grow back into skin
- Hair that cut short result in sharp tip that pierce the skin
- Sex hormones induce excessive hair growth and may cause ingrown hair when shaved
- Dead skin debris that clog the openings of hair follicles
- Small red to flesh colored round bumps/ Papules
- Itching and tenderness
- Irritation
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Dry or Pus filled blister like lesions/ pustules
- Bumps
- Embedded hair
- Barely visible curled hair at the centre of bump
- If the ingrown hair is near the skin surface, a sterile needle or tweezers can be used to gently ease it out. However, do not dig deeper to remove the hair.
- Gently scrub the infected area with warm soap and water, to help ease the hair out eventually.
- Over the counter medicines containing retinoids like Differin Gel, or benzoyl peroxide in Neutrogena On-the-Spot, reduces inflammation and the cyst size. Antibiotic ointments may reduce the risk of infection too.
- A medical professional may also prescribe steroid creams if needed.
- If the lesion is infected and there is pus oozing out with increased pain, then it is better to talk to a medical professional.
- People with chronic issues opt for electrolysis to completely stop hair growth.
- Glycolic acid or salicylic acid is also used in topical applications to manage ingrown hair.
- Shaving Carefully – Using a sharp and single razor with water and gel is a good exercise. Also shaving in the hair growth direction, with as few Strokes as possible is also a good practice. Shaving cream and aftershave soothes the affected area.
- Moisturizing and Exfoliating – It is good to moisturize the skin if it feels too dry and application is advised even after you shave. Exfoliating dull and dry skin reduces the chance of ingrown hair, as it unclogs the pores. Sometimes toners can also help.
- Cleaning Skin Before and After Shaving or Waxing – Wash the skin with a mild cleanser and apply a warm compress. After shaving or waxing, clean the skin again, before applying a moisturizer.
- Clean Razor – Rinse the razor after each shaving stroke and replace your razor after every 6 months.
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