Question 1

how can i stop ingrown hairs after shaving?

Accepted Answer

You can not: Though hygienic measures are your best thing. Temporarily apply olive oil or coconut oil after shaving.

Question 2

i was wondering what do ingrown hairs look like?

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It could look: like a raised pink bump, like a pimple, like a small boil - it is variable.

Question 3

i'm having a lot of trouble with ingrown hairs please help?

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Consider other: Ways to remove besides shaving. Laser hair reduction or electrolysis even waxing.

Question 4

i have had ingrown hairs for a year or maybe more, what should i do?

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Ingrown hairs: If you have ingrown hairs try not to wax, shave or pluck hairs until healed.  This can often heal without treatment. Your physician can prescribe medication to clear dead skin cells  (retinoids). Steroids may be used for significant inflammation &amp; antibiotics may be considered if the area has become infected.

Question 5

i keep getting ingrown hair folice ?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown hairs: If you have ingrown hairs try not to wax, shave or pluck hairs until healed.  This can often heal without treatment. Your physician can prescribe medication to clear dead skin cells  (retinoids). Steroids may be used for significant inflammation &amp; antibiotics may be considered if the area has become infected.

Question 6

why do i get ingrown hairs on my head?

Accepted Answer

No ingrown hair: There is no ingrown hair per se. It's a misconception that people feed on. What you have is inflammation of the hair folicule (sac) that is known as boil or medically as forunculitis. Why you get it is a good question. It indicates that local immune response is impaired. That can be seen in people with diabetes, psoriasis, or other systemic or local causes. Often no cause can be determined.

Question 7

ingrown hairs or herpes, how can i tell?

Accepted Answer

Totally different.: Ingrown hairs are little bumps within individual hair follicles. Herpes is usually a group of painful blisters, most commonly near the mouth or genital area, but it can occur in other locations as well.

Question 8

how do i prevent ingrown hairs from causing me pain?

Accepted Answer

Extract and cleanse: Wash face often.
Be sure to use a good wash cloth for this process.
Use good light.
Good pair of tweezers
extract the twisted hair and cleanse
repeat the process.

Question 9

how can i prevent ingrown hairs?

Accepted Answer

Don't shave: Stop shaving or plucking to avoid getting ingrown hairs.  If you want to remove hair get laser treatments.

Question 10

should i get my ingrown hair drained?

Accepted Answer

If it is oozing: If you have an abscess get the hair pulled and drain the pus.  Your doctor will perform an incision and drainage (i and d) if need be.  You may be infected and drainage with antibiotics.  See your doctor.

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I have had ingrown hairs for a year or maybe more, what should i do?

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I keep getting ingrown hair folice ?

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Ingrown hairs or herpes, how can i tell?

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