There are various methods available for treating ingrown hairs, including shaving, tweezing and waxing; however, laser hair removal stands out as the most effective solution as it works directly at addressing the source of the issue: stopping hair follicles from producing more hair over time.
Technicians use handheld devices to deliver laser pulses directly onto the skin. Treatment feels similar to being stung repeatedly and some individuals report an unpleasant sulfur-like odor from this procedure.
1. It Damages the Hair Follicle
Ingrown hairs occur when the tip of a hair becomes trapped beneath the skin rather than breaking through to the surface, usually as a result of dead skin cells clogging the hair follicle and altering its growth direction. Other times it may result from blunt methods of hair removal like shaving, waxing or tweezing which lead to infected hair follicles causing inflammation & itching as well as papules & pustules inflaming its way into its pathway & leading it out in its way to its final destination: surface-level!
Laser hair removal provides an effective solution to ingrown hairs by treating their source. During laser sessions, energy from a laser targets hair follicles and damages them, leading to them no longer producing hair; this prevents ingrown hairs as a result since hair no longer pierces back through to form ingrowns.
Laser hair removal is one of the only proven ways to fully prevent ingrown hairs; other methods, like waxing, only remove existing hair without stopping it from coming back out; this could result in ingrowns hairs.
Laser hair removal treatments can help keep ingrown hairs at bay by regularly having laser treatments either at home or in office, depending on your preference. Before undergoing laser hair removal treatments it is essential to take some precautions, such as forgoing scrubs and products which could damage the barrier function of skin such as deodorant soap or lotion for several days before treatment begins and moisturizing and applying sunscreen daily around your treatment site.
Ingrown hairs can be an inconvenient nuisance that are hard to get rid of, but with proper prevention and treatment they can be managed. To do so, regular laser hair removal sessions at a dermatologist’s office and following guidance from your physician are necessary; usually six or more initial sessions will produce results. Ingrown hairs can be caused by various methods, but most commonly by shaving, tweezing and waxing which use blunt methods of hair removal such as shaving.
2. It Damages the Skin
Laser hair removal causes damage to the area where treatment takes place, leading to redness, swelling and an itchy pimple-like bump on the skin that may itch or even bleed – these bumps are known as ingrown hairs; they result from hair being cut or waxed that curls back into its original position in the skin instead of rising out like normal, creating discomfort as well as infections and painful boils that must be managed promptly or they could lead to long term scarring and pigmentation of the skin. If left untreated they could even become infected and create long term scarring and pigmentation of skin pigmentation!
Exfoliation can help to prevent ingrown hairs by clearing away dead skin cells that clog the pores and encourage hairs to curl back into the skin. Shaving using an effective razor in the direction that the hair grows is also crucial, and must always take place against its grain. Furthermore, plucking or tweezing should always be avoided as these activities can lead to curling back of hairs into skin again.
Preventing ingrown hairs requires using a depilatory that removes hair above the surface of the skin rather than below it, to stop it from becoming tangled in your pores and out of its follicles. Laser hair removal may help by killing off unwanted follicles; however, laser treatment cannot guarantee against ingrown hairs from appearing elsewhere on your body; to lower their risk, an effective skincare regime with regular exfoliation should also be practiced.
At the same time, laser hair removal can cause skin damage; therefore it’s essential that you choose an experienced technician in order to achieve effective results. Inexperienced technicians could cause irreparable harm to the skin while the results might not be as impressive.
3. It Stops Hair Growth
Anyone who has experienced shaving, waxing or tweezing their body hair knows the discomfort caused by ingrown hairs. These tiny red bumps form when hair gets trapped under the skin after shaving/plucking and begins growing back inward, leading to irritation & infection. Laser hair removal is an effective solution to eliminate these ingrown hairs once and for all while also helping prevent future outbreaks.
Ingrown hairs typically arise through two processes: 1) when a small piece of the follicle curls back into the skin after being pulled out by the razor or waxing tool and becomes embedded beneath its surface, or 2) when dead skin forms over an opening in a follicle and traps hair inside; either way, ingrown hairs are an annoying, painful and unsightly problem that is hard to get rid of without further damaging either follicle or skin cells.
Though ingrown hairs can be caused by lifestyle choices, clogged pores and hygiene practices like shaving & waxing, they’re most frequently caused by hair removal methods like shaving and waxing. Therefore, when performing such procedures it’s crucial to use quality razor blades and be extra cautious during each session; using gentle shaving cream or an exfoliant can further decrease risk.
However, ingrown hairs can also result from other methods of hair removal such as electrolysis & threading. Therefore, it is advised to use a safe shaver prior to laser treatment in order to minimize risk. In particular, plucking, plumping or using hair-removal creams should also be avoided before laser therapy begins.
Laser hair removal works by using pulses of light applied to the surface of skin to destroy both hair and its follicle. As hair requires functioning follicles to thrive, destroying these can effectively stop future hair growth – so within just a few sessions of laser hair removal ingrown hairs should become a thing of the past! To learn more about this effective and safe hair-removal method we suggest scheduling an initial consultation today to learn more.
4. It Stops Infections
Laser hair removal is an excellent way to eliminate ingrown hairs, the unwelcome bumps that cause pain, itchiness and irritation when touched or picked at. Ingrowns can become infected over time leading to more serious health concerns like pilonidal cysts.
Ingrown hairs are usually caused by dead skin cells clogging the hair follicle, and altering its direction of hair growth. This is often the result of using blunt methods of hair removal such as shaving, waxing or tweezing; such ingrowns may be painful and cause reddening or hyperpigmentation in their wake; furthermore they can create small solid bumps called papules or pustules which form blisters filled with pus that become visible as visible manifestations.
These bumps tend to form in areas of the body where hair has been removed through shaving, such as the face, neck or legs; however they can occur anywhere on your body, even those places naturally containing much hair such as armpits and pubic areas.
Left untreated, ingrown hairs can turn into chronic infections requiring drainage or surgically extracting the affected follicle to alleviate pressure on surrounding follicles, scarring or even permanent damage to surrounding tissue. A recent study by Nationwide Children’s Hospital demonstrated how laser hair removal is able to eliminate ingrown hairs as well as prevent future outbreaks from returning.
Treatment may require multiple sessions to completely rid yourself of unwanted hair, but it can be an effective means to treat ingrown hairs. When selecting a qualified practitioner and following their recommended aftercare plan to prevent side effects from arising – though any side effects should only be minor, such as redness, swelling or irritation.
Picking at ingrown hairs can worsen them and even lead to infection, so instead gently exfoliate the area to keep clogged follicles clear if using blunt methods such as shaving or waxing for hair removal. This is especially important if using these blunt methods of hair removal such as waxing.
