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What could be causing ingrown hair? (have quite a bit in my inner thigh near knee). no major change in soap/diet/grooming and hygiene routines for me

Q: what could be causing ingrown hair? (have quite a bit in my inner thigh near knee). no major change in soap/diet/grooming and hygiene routines for me

Pressure: Mechanical pressure is thought to be a factor &gt; Do you wear thigh length underclothes????? Note if you get rid of the hair...you won't get ingrown hairs ( by get rid of I mean a permanent hair removal) Discuss this with a Board Certified Dermatologist (Ask your PCP for a referral)

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Pressure: Mechanical pressure is thought to be a factor > Do you wear thigh length underclothes????? Note if you get rid of the hair...you won't get ingrown hairs ( by get rid of I mean a permanent hair removal) Discuss this with a Board Certified Dermatologist (Ask your PCP for a referral)

Answered 2/25/2017

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A member asked:

What could be causing ingrown hair? (have quite a bit in my inner thigh near knee). no major change in soap/diet/grooming and hygiene routines for me

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