What is an ingrown hair

An ingrown hair is a hair that curls back into the skin follicle. This can happen when the hair is unable to break through the skin, or when the end of the hair is sharp enough to penetrate back into the skin. This can especially happen aft…

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Yes that is ingrown hair. Ingrown hair is VERY common while (actually after) shaving. How do you get it? Ingrown hair happen more often for people with dry skin, so make SURE that you rub on that shaving creme! While shaving, the blades …

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Ingrown hair is a condition in which the hair grows towards the skin or it gets curl back into the skin. Also know as “razor bumps”, these can be infected too. Ingrown hairs mostly appear on the area which is frequently shaved lik…

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How do you know the difference betwwen an ingrown hair and something more serious?

Q: I have a lump on the outside of my vagina where hair grows that bleeds. I have had it for at least 6 weeks. I t assumed it was an ingrown hair (shaving), but it won’t go away. Could it be something serious? I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2002 and I am not sure if that has anything to do with this.

A: Get checked STAT. Planned Parenthood is cheap if you say you don’t work (they don’t ask for verification). At best: ingrown hair, Medium: genital warts, at worst: the endometriosis is carcinogenic and has metastisized.

Can you get an ingrown hair a while after shaving?

Q: I shaved my bikini area like a month ago and now I have something coming up there. It feels like an ingrown hair. I’ve had one before but, not in the same spot and that was a long time ago. So is it possible that it is a ingrown hair even though I haven’t shaved there in over a month?

A: Yes it is very possible that it is an ingrown hair. I would apply a warm washcloth to the area. Make sure you wash your hands and do not “mess” with it. Keep an eye on it and if it is not gone in a few days I would consult your doctor. I am a nurse and it sounds like it is just an ingrown hair.

Get rid of an ingrown hair without needles?

Q: Help!! I have an ingrown hair on my leg, it’s totally disgusting. It’s been there for months because I have a very low pain tolerance and I’m deathly afraid of needles. The idea of bringing a needle to it to poke it is horrifying to me. But, summer is coming and now I need to be able to wear shorts and stuff. Is there ANY other way to get rid of this thing without using a needle or tweezers?

A: Congrats for not wanting to take a needle to your skin or body! Here’s what you do:Go in the kitchen and get a small bowl or cup and put about 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in it. in the bathtub (or your next shower) add water to the sugar to make a “paste” (be careful, it only takes a TINY bit of water to make a “paste”). Rub over the area in a circular motion as if you are exfoliating your skin. But don’t go crazy! As with any body scrub, you could irritate your skin if you over scrub. this will help to roll the hair out from under the skin. you can do this up to once a day until the hair exposes itself. Then take tweezers and pluck it in the direction of the hair growth. It very well could embed itself again so keep scrubbing about 1-2 times a week while it grows back. Good Luck!