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How to Remove an Ingrown Hair:
Often called razor bumps, ingrown hairs curl back on themselves, growing back into the follicle, or fail to grow out of the follicle, staying embedded in the skin.
Usually, ingrown hairs are minor irritations but they can become painful, and if left untreated, can become infected. Not all facial bumps are the result of ingrown hair but typically if you’re experiencing skin irritation that looks and feels like a small pimple, or a cyst that contains pus; it’s most likely an ingrown hair. You may also be able to see the hair below the skin’s surface.
To rid yourself of ingrown hair, start by applying a warm, moist rag to the area to soften the skin. When the rag becomes cool, remove it and examine the area. If you can see the ingrown hair it’s ready to be removed. If you can’t see it, run the rag under warm water again and apply it to the affected area. If you apply the warm, moist rag for 10 minutes and still cannot see any sign of an ingrown hair, your problem may be something else and you should consult a dermatologist.
Applying a warm, moist rag softens the hair and brings it closer to the surface. Once you can see the hair take a sterile needle or set of tweezers to gently pull the hair out of the skin. Don’t dig for the hair if you can’t get at it easily. And don’t pluck the hair out either—just make sure you remove the part that had gone into the skin.
Use a moisturizing soap and warm water to wash the area where you had the ingrown hair to prevent infection. Avoid soap that dries out the skin because a dry face may make it easier for the hair to become ingrown again. To prevent infection, use an antiseptic on the area.
Tips to prevent ingrown hairs:
You might consider chemical or laser hair removal if you have persistent or widespread ingrown hairs. Exfoliating your skin with a loofa will help get rid of dead skin and prevent ingrown hairs.
Use the right shaving implements, such as a straight blade or safety razor, and use the wet shave method. Use of a moisture-rich aftershave lotion or balm will also soften hair making it more difficult for them to enter the skin.
Keep your pores unclogged. If an ingrown hair gets stuck underneath the skin, it’s likely you have a blocked pore keeping the follicle from coming out of the skin. Use shaving cream and aftershave that are specifically designed not to clog pores in conjunction with an exfoliating product.
If you have persistent problems with ingrown hairs or you encounter one that you cannot remove, contact a dermatologist.
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| Guide To Shaving (C) 2006-2007 |
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