Question 1

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 2

why is it that ive shaved my head for years and never had a problem but now i get ingrown hairs all over when hair grows back ive tried everything i can find to stop it. i even stopped shaving for a year started back and still have the problem?

Accepted Answer

: I would see a dermatologist.

Question 3

i have a bump on my penis kinda seems like a ingrown hair or black head bump, i pop it and get it out but it always seems to come back, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Pinching Skin: Stop pinching or irritating the skin. If the lesion persists please show your family doctor the next time you are in their office.

Question 4

i have what appears to be small black heads or ingrown hairs on my penis shaft sometimes they get big and when i squeeze them it is similar to what comes out when you squeeze a blackhead is this normal and any way to get rid of?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Blackheads are normal on the penis. This isn't anything to be worried about. If you remain concerned, see your doctor.

Question 5

pimples on the back and sides of my head they get worse after shaving or buzz cut. i never got them but have been for 7 month they arent red/pus filled just pimple like bumps like ingrown hair almost.i miss shaving any advice on what it is? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Please consult this site for effective home care for acne.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-vulgaris-home-treatment
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have ingrown hairs all over my bald head and my buttocks,how do i get rid off it,can i send a picture?

Accepted Answer

Get consult: There are numerous possibilities of what these are, why they started and how to treat.  Many questions need asking and seeing this is important.  I recommend getting a consult from your doctor or a virtual consult from Health Tap.

Question 7

there's been a semi hard & yet soft lump in my crotch area. it doesn't hurt, but sometimes i get ingrown hairs that turn out like this. ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

Ans: Yes this is indeed a possibility. If the area bothers you then you should see your doctor. Make sure you use good hygiene

Question 8

how can i shave and not get ingrown hairs? how can i treat ingrown hair w/o scaring myslef?

Accepted Answer

Shaving issues...: Shaving might cause problems in some people which include ingrown hairs, inflammation, infections. My recommendation is to probably use alternative ways to get rid of the hair if the problem is recurrent. You might need to see a Dermatologist and consider permanent hair removal treatment.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

i constantly get scared i have contracted herpes but it is impossible to tell if an ingrown hair is herpes or just an ingrown.. what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Very different: Herpes hurts or tingles about a day ahead of time, then forms a fluid filled bump that then opens, crusts, and finally heals.  The process, without medicines, takes about a week.  An infected hair follicle forms a bump that turns red, fills with pus, and is painful.  If heals after it drains.  If there's a doubt in your mind, a doctor can tell you which it is after looking at it.

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Why do I get ingrown hairs on my head

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Why do i get ingrown hairs on my head?

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Why is it that ive shaved my head for years and never had a problem but now i get ingrown hairs all over when hair grows back ive tried everything i can find to stop it. i even stopped shaving for a year started back and still have the problem?

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I have a bump on my penis kinda seems like a ingrown hair or black head bump, i pop it and get it out but it always seems to come back, what can i do?

A member asked:

I have what appears to be small black heads or ingrown hairs on my penis shaft sometimes they get big and when i squeeze them it is similar to what comes out when you squeeze a blackhead is this normal and any way to get rid of?

A member asked:

Pimples on the back and sides of my head they get worse after shaving or buzz cut. i never got them but have been for 7 month they arent red/pus filled just pimple like bumps like ingrown hair almost.i miss shaving any advice on what it is? thanks?

A member asked:

I have ingrown hairs all over my bald head and my buttocks,how do i get rid off it,can i send a picture?

A member asked:

There's been a semi hard & yet soft lump in my crotch area. it doesn't hurt, but sometimes i get ingrown hairs that turn out like this. ingrown hair?

A member asked:

How can i shave and not get ingrown hairs? how can i treat ingrown hair w/o scaring myslef?

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Should i get my ingrown hair drained?

A member asked:

I constantly get scared i have contracted herpes but it is impossible to tell if an ingrown hair is herpes or just an ingrown.. what is the difference?

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