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Ingrown hairs is a skin condition where hairs curl around and grown back into the skin. Ingrown hair most commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved or waxed (beard, legs, pubic region), it can appear anywhere. They produce raised red spots, which can sometimes become infected and turn into painful pus-filled sores.
Anyone can get ingrown hairs, but they tend to be more of a problem in people with curly or coarse hair. Anything which causes the hair to be broken off unevenly with a sharp tip can cause ingrown hairs. Shaving is the leading cause, followed by waxing and tight clothing.
Ingrown hairs can be itchy and embarrassing, but they often go away on their own without having to do anything. If they do not go away, ingrown hairs can become infected, darken the skin, or leave behind scars, especially if you have scratched or picked the ingrown hair areas.
Anyone can get ingrown hairs, but they tend to be more of a problem in people with curly or coarse hair. Anything which causes the hair to be broken off unevenly with a sharp tip can cause ingrown hairs. Shaving is the leading cause, followed by waxing and tight clothing. Ingrown hairs can be itchy and embarrassing, but they often go away on their own without having to do anything. If they do not go away, ingrown hairs can become infected, darken the skin, or leave behind scars, especially if you have scratched or picked the ingrown hair areas.
Avoid shaving altogether to prevent ingrown hairs, selecting instead an option that will stop this from happening such as Laser Hair Removal.
Ingrown hairs show as angry red and raised bumps on the skin, often with pus and discharge.
Laser hair removal is a permanent hair reduction method which reduces excess or unwanted hair by up to 90%. Laser hair removal is an effective and safe alternative to shaving and waxing.