Ingrown hairs can be painful and annoying. They often form in areas that have been recently shaved such as armpits, legs or bikini lines where razor-shaved lines have been created by shaving the area in which they occur.
Laser treatment for hair removal helps diminish ingrown hairs and prevent them from returning by dissolving dead follicles.
1. Warm compresses
Warm compresses are an excellent way to break up ingrown hairs and push them out from under the skin. Simply soak a washcloth in warm water, apply it directly over an ingrown hair area, and do this several times each day until the ingrown hairs appear naturally – you can then trim and shape as necessary – but do not try plucking with tweezers as this could cause infection and scarring.
Bear in mind that it is normal for the area around an ingrown hair to become red and swollen due to your body attempting to expel the hair from its follicle. While this could potentially result in red bumps or scars, it’s best to leave these alone and let nature do its work.
Laser hair removal can help stop ingrown hairs from occurring by disabling their source: the hair follicle. Once destroyed, this means the follicle cannot produce hair which leads to ingrown hairs forming; over time this should reduce their frequency significantly. Results of laser hair removal may take time to see but over time will significantly lower ingrown hair instances.
Ingrown hairs are an increasingly prevalent problem that affects men and women of all ages and sexes alike. Whether caused by shaving, waxing or other methods for hair removal such as threading, they can be painful and irritating – particularly when located in legs, backs, bikini areas and armpits. Left untreated they may even form pilonidal cysts which require surgical removal or drainage to treat.
2. Exfoliation
Dead skin cells clogging hair follicles can lead to inflammation, redness or hyperpigmentation and itching, eventually leading to an ingrown hair becoming trapped within its follicle and creating what is known as a papule at its site. For best results, avoid picking at, scrubbing or scratching this emerging bump as this could cause scarring or infection; use disinfected tweezers instead to carefully extract ingrown hairs from its location.
Laser hair removal treatment can help stop ingrown hairs from ever forming in the first place, using bursts of laser energy directed directly at unwanted follicles to damage and destroy them. When this laser light hits its target, its pigment absorbs into its pigment of hair follicle, damaging and destroying its structure and rendering it inactive, thus decreasing risk for ingrown hairs and ingrowns.
Once laser treatment has taken effect, ingrown hairs may still occur as hair follicles try to produce new growth but remain trapped beneath the surface of skin. You can avoid ingrown hairs by using an exfoliating product with gentle exfoliation properties to release trapped hairs from their root source.
At least three times every week, use a moisturizer with salicylic acid in it for optimal results. Salicylic acid acts as a powerful follicle disruptor and will break down dead skin cells to stop overgrown hairs from appearing.
Ingrown hairs can be both uncomfortable and unsightly. They may appear anywhere you have hair growing on your body and be difficult to eliminate. Laser hair removal offers a safe, noninvasive solution that can provide smooth skin free from bumps.
3. Steroid cream
Ingrown hairs are caused by dead skin cells clogging the hair follicle, often manifesting as red marks (also known as papules) or solid bumps that can be painful when touched or itchy and itchy if left untreated quickly. A gentle exfoliating product with Salicylic acid will be most effective at dissolving dead skin and helping the hair follicle rise up through the surface of the skin to emerge more fully and to avoid ingrown hairs from forming; otherwise try moisturiser containing Salicylic acid for best results.
At first, it may be best to avoid shaving as this will only irritate the area further, yet exfoliation remains important in keeping hairs above the surface of the skin. If this doesn’t work, we would suggest trying out a topical Dithranol cream (available from many skincare stores under brand names Tretinol or Dithranol) which has been proven effective against ingrown hairs.
However, even after laser treatment has been completed, ingrown hairs may still form. To combat this problem, further treatments will likely be necessary as the hair follicle may still be resting during its Telogen cycle and needs reactivated by further treatments in order for it to grow normally again.
One of the best ways to treat ingrown hairs is with laser hair removal treatments. Not only will this remove existing ingrown hairs but it will also prevent future ones from returning since laser treatment has destroyed hair follicles so they no longer produce hair production.
4. Tweezing
Ingrown hairs — commonly referred to as ingrowns — are caused by shaving, waxing, or tweezing and can irritate surrounding skin with bumps that resemble pimples or sores. Furthermore, ingrowns can often itch badly and be uncomfortable to touch – which makes getting rid of them even harder!
Tweezing can help remove ingrown hairs, but it is crucial that you use clean tweezers that have been disinfected prior to every use. After each session, moisturize with mild fragrance-free moisturizer to soothe irritation and promote healing. Aim to avoid exfoliators or chemical peels which could exacerbate redness in the area further and if itching persists it’s wise to visit a dermatologist to get evaluated.
Laser hair removal differs from shaving, waxing and tweezing by targeting hair follicles at their source, offering one of the most permanent solutions to reduce unwanted hair growth. Furthermore, it also helps alleviate other associated with it such as folliculitis as well as pigmentation issues associated with ingrown hairs or pigmentation issues caused by them.
Laser hair removal is the best way to permanently and prevent ingrown hairs from returning in the future. If you suffer from ingrown hairs, book an appointment with SEV Laser today – our locations across the US feature experienced technicians specialized in treating all hair types and skin tones! Book an appointment online or give us a call – we are more than happy to answer any queries that arise!
5. Trimming
Ingrown hairs can be an inconvenient reality that causes pain, itchiness, infection, and discoloration of your skin. If you find yourself struggling with them it’s crucial that you understand how best to get rid of them; these unwanted growths may appear anywhere on your body from armpits to bikini line so it is crucial that a good routine for removal exists.
Shaving, tweezing and waxing can all cause ingrown hairs; therefore it is wise to refrain from these methods until the ingrowns clear up. Exfoliation also helps as this removes dead skin cells that clog hair follicles causing ingrowns. When trying to reduce ingrowns without shaving products such as depilatory creams can also help. Finally if you already have ingrowns avoid picking or squeezing them as this will only worsen them and possibly result in permanent scarring of skin.
If your ingrown hairs are severe, you may require professional removal by a physician. They will use a sterile needle, pin, or tweezers to extract each individual ingrown hair by its root; in some cases they may apply topical antibiotics to prevent infections from recurring.
Once an ingrown hair has been extracted, it is important to prevent its return. Laser treatment can help by absorbing laser energy and disabling dead follicles; subsequent growth will be finer and lighter in color without ingrowns forming.
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