Ingrown Hair Treatment Options For Men And Women

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Ingrown hairs are common but not serious at all. You will probably leave the odd case alone to heal itself but a serious case can be very irritating and even painful. Ingrown hairs cause the skin to swell as well as become red and itchy. A small pimple may develop if there is an infection. Here are some ingrown hair treatment options:

You should try to treat the ingrown hairs right after your shower/bath. This is when the skin is most receptive to treatment. You want the skin to be soft and warm. You will see the ingrown hairs better because warm water helps bring them closer to the skin’s surface. You could also hold a warm press on the skin to achieve the same results.

Gradually manipulate the hair with a sterilized tweezer. Try to free the hair gently. Do not be too aggressive. You could do more damage if you have to pierce the skin. Try one of these treatments if you can’t get the hair out easily.

Gently exfoliate the area with a soft brush, loofah or sponge. You want to free the hair gently. You should not rub too hard. You do not want to worsen the irritation. You can exfoliate your skin naturally with a mixture of one cup brown sugar and three teaspoons of honey. It is a good idea to exfoliate on a regular basis to prevent ingrown hairs from appearing.

Use creams that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These ingredients help to clean the skin and take off dead skin cells. They help to open up the pores. These ingredients can be found in most acne cleansers. A good natural alternative is witch hazel or tea tree oil.

You want to make sure that the skin is not irritated further so do not shave or wax until the skin has calmed down and wear loose clothing.

Keep ingrown hairs at bay by ensuring the skin is cleansed, moisturized and exfoliated regularly. Use a good moisturizer that does not clog the pores. Shaving is often the lead cause of ingrown hairs. You can avoid getting ingrown hairs after shaving if you keep from shaving the hair too close to the skin. Do not push down too hard on the razor and shave hair in the direction of hair growth. Also, try not to pull the skin tight while shaving and don’t shave twice in the same area.

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