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Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hair/ razor
bumps/ in medical terms
pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Though, Ingrown hair is not
a serious skin problem, but
it too bothersome.
This
is the condition where the
hair curls back or grows
sideways into the skin.
Sometimes Ingrown hairs are
accompanied by infection of
hair follicle.
Symptoms of Ingrown Hair
symptoms are slightly
different in every
individuals but still some
common symptoms are,
Inflammation of the skin in
localized small bumps.
Swelling is redness, mild
pain, and itchiness.
Sometimes formation of puss
in the affected areas.
Sites commonly involve
Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hair most commonly
appears in areas where the
skin is shaved.
Main
locations for ingrown hair
in men are beard and neck
etc.
For
women, the legs, underarms,
and bikini area are all
usually affected by these
razor bumps.
What Causes Ingrown Hair to
Occur?
When a
hair shaft is cut it has a
sharpened edge and as this
hair strand grows, it might
curl back into the same hair
follicle and get trapped
underneath the skin surface.
Basically, it grows back
into the skin. Also, new
hairs may also get caught
under the skin surface
without ever being cut.
These scenarios create the
irritation symptoms that
occur with ingrown-hair.
Treatments and Prevention
Generally ingrown hairs
disappear on their own by
growing out from beneath the
skin’s surface.
Ingrown hairs may also be
removed by cautiously
lifting them out of the skin
with tweezers. The hairs
should not be plucked.
Possible treatments for
individuals with chronic
ingrown-hair problems are
the use of depilatory creams
or electrolysis in order to
remove the hair.
prevention
Shave with an Electric
Razor
Use
Shave Gel Instead of Foam
Gels
are typically less
irritating whereas foams can
dry-out and irritate the
skin. The shave gel product
should contain plenty of
lubricating agents and be
specially formulated for
sensitive skin.
Wash
the Skin Before Shaving
Shave
in the Direction of Hair
Growth and this Same
Direction Each Time
Shave
with Skin in a Relaxed State
Avoid
Repeated Strokes in the Same
Area
Exfoliate the Skin
Practice Daily Health Skin
Care
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