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Please share an interesting fact about reducing ingrown hairs.

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Longer hairs aren't as sharp at the ends, there less likely to curl around and breakthrough the skin.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Try an ingrown hair eliminating pad treatment with glycolic and salicylic acids and lavender oil.

Answered 5/2/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Move the razor in the direction of hair growth instead of against it to minimize ingrown hairs.

Answered 5/18/2014

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Don't shave! Use clippers or consider permanent laser hair removal!

Answered 5/31/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Decreasing the frequency of shaving can lessen chances of ingrown hair development.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Use a sharp razor , or better yet don't shave to prevent ingrown hairs.

Answered 6/6/2014

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Ignore: Reducing shaving frequency and allowing hairs to grow will help prevent ingrown hairs.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Shave with the hairs and not against the growth.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Ignore: Avoid shaving in areas that have developed ingrown hairs before.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Ignore: No shaving, plucking, pulling of hairs, No chemicals, Soothing antibiotic ointment.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Exfoliate before you shave. Exfoliating is wiping off the dead layer of skin on the epidermis.

Answered 7/19/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Use topical hydroxy acids to help exfoliate Use scrub with hydroxy acid Use single blade with Gel.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Manuel Lopez diaz answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: If it is on the armpit or groin area NEVER razor hairs on the opposite side which they grow.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Ignore: May be reduced by avoiding shaving.

Answered 11/16/2014

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Ignore: Don't shave as closely in the sensitive areas. Try an electric shaver in a less close setting.

Answered 4/3/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIRS may be found in armpits, pubic area, legs & butts of women.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIRS on men may occur on chin, neck or cheeks.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIRS often occur in areas that are shaven.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pus: Pus may form around INGROWN HAIRS.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIRS are more common in people with curly hair.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIRS are more common in people with coarse hair.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pseudofolliculits: Pseudofolliculits or razor bumps – contain INGROWN HAIRS.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pseudofolliculits: Pseudofolliculits may occur where skin has been waxed, shaved or tweezed.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIRS - removed hair grows back through the skin and becomes trapped.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many: Many INGROWN HAIRS resolve on their own.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

An: An INGROWN HAIR that has become infected may scar or darken skin.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Picking: Picking at INGROWN HAIRS may cause scarring.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Topical: Topical antibiotics may used for infected INGROWN HAIRS.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIR’S – are common when the bikini line is waxed or shaved.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIR’S may cause post – inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sometimes: Sometimes a keloid scar can form at site of ingrown hair.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Staphylococcal: Staphylococcal infections can sometimes occur with INGROWN HAIRS.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Milia: Milia can sometimes be found with INGROWN HAIRS.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Skin: Skin discoloration from INGROWN HAIRS may be treated with kojic or azelaic acid.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

INGROWN: INGROWN HAIR PREVENTION – laser treatments work best on darker hairs.

Answered 5/22/2015

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