Treatment for ingrown hair

Ingrown hair is a minor irritation on skin. Hair grows from the follicle on any part of body. If the ingrown hair is not removed it could cause a infection.

You can get rid of ingrown hair with few of these remedies –

• Compression of warm water works. First apply warm water to soften the skin. Now put a washcloth in hot water and put it on the affected area. Do it for at least 10 minutes. The ingrown hair will loosen. You can remove it with the help of tweezers. If hair is not visible do not dig deep. After the hair removal wash the skin with warm water and moisturizer to be free from infection.
• Taking few precaution will help. If you are shaving do not shave in opposite direction. Use single edged blade. The painful bumps due to ingrown hair can be stopped by taking precaution during shaving or waxing.
• If you are not able to remove the ingrown hair on your own it is better to see your dermatologist.