Men and women often experience ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing, often caused by hairs that curl back into the skin causing red inflammation and even risk of infection.
Shaving, plucking and waxing can cause ingrown hairs – small bumps that trap dead skin cells and weak hairs – that irritate and infiltrate into the pores of skin cells. Laser hair removal can stop this hair growth permanently by disabling its source follicle.
Shaving or Waxing
Hair removal techniques that directly remove or shave hair from the skin may cause ingrown hairs. Shaving can create sharp ends on each hair that curl back into the skin, causing severe irritation. Any area shaved or waxed could become susceptible to ingrown hairs; especially jawlines, legs, armpits and bikini lines. Ingrown hairs after waxing could occur if applied or removed improperly; for assistance please visit your waxing professional or contact your dermatologist who may prescribe oral or topical antibiotics to dislodge them from deep within.
Skin waxing done by a trained, experienced technician should not cause ingrown hairs. DIY and unexperienced salon waxers may rip hair from its root and result in ingrown hairs; to prevent these issues it’s best to have professional waxing performed on an ongoing basis.
Laser hair removal can provide long-term solutions for ingrown hairs, but can be expensive due to multiple sessions being necessary to see results. The laser procedure targets hair follicles to shrink them down and stop producing hair, leaving behind much thinner and lighter colored remaining hair that’s less noticeable and more attractive.
Prior to getting laser hair removal, it’s essential that you discuss your expectations with a qualified provider. Not everyone wants all their body hair removed completely while others may simply prefer less frequent or thicker growth of their locks.
Your laser practitioner will then evaluate both your skin and hair color to select an effective treatment option. In order to get maximum benefit from laser hair removal sessions, it’s a good idea to refrain from plucking, shaving or waxing the area prior to laser hair removal sessions.
Laser treatments are generally relatively painless; however, some individuals may experience brief stinging sensations for several minutes up to an hour. If you are sensitive, your technician may recommend using numbing gel prior to treatment. After each session, the area may appear red or swollen afterward but should recover rapidly.
Skin Care Products
Anybody who has ever shaved, waxed, or plucked their hair knows the pain of ingrown hairs can be excruciating. These red bumps are uncomfortable and irritating – often leading to skin rashes or pus-filled lumps beneath the skin – many people have attempted various remedies such as chemical exfoliators, steroids (cortisone), razor blades designed for ingrowns or antibiotics in an effort to get rid of these pesky ingrowns but nothing seems to work long-term. Laser hair removal could be the solution;
Ingrown hairs occur when cut hair that has grown back into the skin instead of rising up out of it, typically caused by shaving incorrectly or with an outdated razor, against the grain, using too much pressure or using an unsafe blade; or after waxing or plucking. They may also result from being trapped under dead skin debris which clogs pores preventing its natural removal and traps it under skin surface layers.
For optimal ingrown hair prevention, exfoliation of your skin regularly is the key to keeping ingrowns at bay. Be sure to shave using a sharp razor in the direction that your hair grows instead of plucking or waxing; alternatively use hair removal cream in areas like legs and bikini region where thicker patches of coarser hairs exist such as legs and bikini area.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent solution to ingrown hairs, as it eliminates them at their source rather than curling under. However, it should be remembered that laser hair removal will require multiple sessions in order to successfully eliminate all active hair follicles and follow aftercare instructions such as applying aloe vera several times daily to the area treated and not picking at any scabbing or crusting that might form post-treatment.
Ingrown Hairs
Anybody who has ever shaved, waxed or plucked their body hair knows ingrown hairs are no fun. These red, raised bumps irritate the skin and may cause painful inflammation; typically found on legs, armpits, faces or bikini areas; left untreated they could lead to infections as well.
Causes of ingrown hairs include clogged pores and hair follicles caused by shaving, waxing, tweezing or other hair removal methods that irritate the skin such as shaving, waxing or using depilatories; shaving can clog follicles which then force hair back down into their original position within the skin, leading to ingrowns that return into it later. Dead cells, oil and debris build-up in hair follicles which then becomes stuck underneath skin surface layers causing them to turn back inward and cause further ingrowths of growth of hairs ingrowns in future hairs follicles making growth even slower than expected or cause it turn backs out instead.
Shaving is one of the primary causes of ingrown hairs. If your blade is dull or you shave too often, hair may get trapped under your skin and form ingrown hairs. Improper shaving techniques or razor burn may also contribute to their formation as this leads to dead skin buildup near hair follicles resulting in ingrowns.
If you have an ingrown hair, the first thing to do is stop shaving, waxing or other methods of hair removal in that area – this will prevent further irritation and can help avoid infections caused by plucking hairs out directly. Instead, try a topical treatment such as tea tree oil, retinoids, glycolic acid or salicylic acid to draw out and soothe out hair from within its root socket and draw it out while soothing its surroundings – these safe skincare products may even work!
Ingrown hairs may be difficult to treat, but you shouldn’t ignore them. Left unchecked, they could develop into ingrown hair cysts – painful and itchy lumps of skin which resemble pimples or boils in appearance and could also result in hyperpigmentation for those with darker skin tones.
Regardless, if your ingrown hairs don’t respond to home care techniques, visit a dermatologist and opt for laser treatments designed to destroy hair follicles and prevent further growth. Chemical peels or topical steroids might help temporarily clear up ingrown hairs but won’t get rid of them forever.
Laser Hair Removal
As opposed to waxing, which only removes hair from its surface of your skin, laser treatment destroys it at its root and helps prevent its regrowth, thus decreasing ingrown hairs from occurring. These ingrown hairs typically form after shaving or waxing when hair curls back into itself and becomes stuck under skin resulting in reddish-purple bumps on skin which are itchy and red. They can appear anywhere with hair including neck, arms, legs and face.
Regular exfoliation can help to minimize ingrown hairs by clearing away dead skin cells and unclogging pores. However, finding the appropriate balance when it comes to exfoliation is key; overdoing it could contribute to ingrown hairs as well. For optimal results it is advised to use a gentle exfoliating cream 3-4 times each week for best results.
Fox Vein & Laser Experts’ laser hair removal device emits flashes of light that penetrate deep into the skin, striking bursts that absorb pigment found within hair follicles to destroy them and stop further production of hair follicles from growing or even cease altogether. When they do reappear over time, their growth tends to be much finer and lighter in color, less likely causing an ingrown hair.
Laser hair removal can be effective across any skin type and hair color; however, its most successful outcomes tend to come from those with dark locks due to how laser light distinguishes between pigment in hair and that of skin, and damages occurring as a result of hair removal.
Laser hair removal could be your solution if ingrown hairs are an issue for you. Treatment will reduce their incidence in treated areas while simultaneously preventing them from appearing elsewhere on your body. Ingrown hairs are uncomfortable and unsightly; to ensure comfort or avoid discomfort. Investing in prevention measures now could save time later on!
