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Health advice on bad ingrown hair: Do you have any ideas on how to cure a bad ingrown hair on a man's thigh?
(18 Sep 2007)

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Health advice on bad ingrown hair -

Ingrown hairs are ugly and disappointing. Orange peels are dried and powdered. They are used for exfoliating. Easy techniques, such as shaving, tweezing and waxing are also available. Exfoliating the area before hsaving is helpful. A paste of two aspirins prevent ingron hair growth. Witch hazel is placed on the area, after shaving. Quarter cup of milk in half a cup of cucumber puree is a good remedy for the itching in the area. Exfoliating scrubs play a vital role. They are made at home by making a paste of a teaspoon of baking soda with liquid soap. The former can be replaced by sugar also. A paste of gram flour with turmeric powder is applied on the thighs. Rub it in a circular fashion and exfoliate the same. Sand paper is a painful but effective remedy. A home made wax also proves benefciail. A mixture of sugar, honey and lemon is warmed. Cover with a polythene cover or cloth and press. Pull the fabric in the direction, opposite to hair growth. Moisturize after waxing.

Read our article on ingrown hair at,
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/273/general-health-and-fitness/ingrown-hair.html

answered by Dr C on 18 Jan 2008, 4:59:28

 

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