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How do I get rid of ingrown hair?
(30 May 2006)

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Ingrown hairs are short hair shoots that appear on the surface of the skin despite using razors, waxing and other hair removal techniques. Ingrown hair or ingrowths are also known as razor bumps. Ingrown hair is usually caused due to hair trapped inside the follicles or due to hair growing sideways back into the skin.

This is an unfavorable situation for men and women alike. Ingrown hairs can also be due to shaving. Leaving short sharp edges after shaving cause the hair to curl back sideways into the skin creating razor bumps.

Ingrown hairs can cause swelling, itchiness and pain. Men are most likely to have razor bumps around the beard and neck while women who tend to shave legs, arms and armpits are also likely to sport razor bumps. Ingrown hair can create skin complications as new hair can get trapped under the ingrown hair making an unsightly bump on the surface of the skin.

Men and women can avoid razor bumps by exercising caution while shaving and using proper shaving techniques. Some suggested methods men and women can use to avoid razor bumps are: ideally use electric razors, wash the skin before shaving, use a shave gel instead of foam, most importantly shave in the same direction as the growth of the hair and shave in the same direction always and avoid repeatedly shaving the same area. It is important to acknowledge the fact that you cannot use the razor haphazardly; there is a method to the madness. If using the razor or razor techniques seem to tie you down then it is best to try waxing or hair removing creams to get rid of unwanted hair.

Home remedies are best suited to treat mild to moderate conditions. Infections or severe itching will require medical attention. Applying a solution of water and salt in equal quantities is known to exfoliate and cleanse the skin. It is simple and easy to treat the affected area by gently applying the solution with a cotton ball. This method reduces chances of infection and helps remove the ingrown hair but it is advisable to discontinue if pain or irritation persists or if used in combination with other applications. Another effective treatment is applying Aloe Vera gel with tea tree essential oil to reduce itchy sensation. Pureed cucumber added to frozen or cold milk applied to the affected area can reduce irritation and pain. Sugar scrubs can be effective to straighten curled hair out of the skin. A sugar scrub can be prepared with white can sugar, olive or jojoba oil and tea tree or lavender essential oils. This mixture can be applied to the skin to release the hair trapped within the follicle. Olive and jojoba oil have moisturizing properties that enable the skin to release the hair. Antiseptic properties in tea tree oil wards off infection while lavender oil prevents inflammation and redness.

answered by G M on 16 Apr 2009, 2:18:12

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answered by P P on 25 Jul 2006, 5:48:16

Ingrown Hair Treatment

How do I get rid of ingrown hair? (30 May 2006)

How do I get rid of ingrown hair?
(30 May 2006)