The problem of ingrown hairs is faced by almost all people who at least once used a razor, electric epilator, wax or sugar paste. This problem is quite unpleasant, painful and sometimes delicate. I want to solve it very quickly and without outside help. Depending on the degree of damage to the skin by hairs with dysplasia, you need to either seek help from a specialist, or you can limit yourself to home methods of dealing with vegetation that causes discomfort.
How to deal with ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairs are called hairs that have changed the direction of their growth. The hair shaft does not extend beyond the skin. This problem occurs in places where the removal of unwanted vegetation occurs most often (on the legs, on the neck, in the armpits or in the pubic area). The problem is identified by the formation of inflammation, swelling, itching on the skin or redness.
To deal with such problems, of course, it is best to seek the help of a specialist so that he can quickly and effectively get rid of this problem. But to go to the doctor with every hair ingrown after depilation (regardless of the place of its appearance) no onedoesn't want to.
You can deal with these problems yourself at home. But in order to choose a way to get rid of unwanted ingrown hairs at home, you need to consider several problems, in which case you should contact a specialist immediately.
Formation of bumps on the skin
To tell you what to do with an ingrown hair bump, you need to consider how to recognize it.
What is she like? It is a small ball that easily rolls when touched, without signs of even a slight suppuration. At the same time, the hair itself is not visible, and there are no painful sensations.
In such a situation, it is impossible to pull out an ingrown hair on your own, since the hair covers a deep layer of the skin. Therefore, if such a bump is found, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Most often in such situations, compresses or ointments are prescribed that stimulate the penetration of the hair through the skin. In more serious cases, surgery is required. In any case, only with medical help can you decide how to get rid of ingrown hairs on the legs or other parts of the body. Without intervention, this problem will not be solved.
The same applies to deeply ingrown hairs. In such cases, it will not be possible to get rid of an unwanted problem on your own. Moreover, there will be traces of ingrown hairs, as well as wounds on the skin. Most often, deeply ingrown hairs are removed surgically in medical institutions.
Inflammation and rash
Ifhair grows into the skin, suppuration is possible. It can affect not only the site itself, but also tissues located in the neighborhood. As a result, inflammation of the ingrown hair can lead to an increase in the affected area.
In such cases, squeezing hair is strictly prohibited. This can lead to additional infection in the affected area. Most often, in such cases, doctors recommend using an ointment containing antibiotics. Such ointments help stop bacteria from infecting the skin.
How to get rid of ingrown hairs on legs
Legs are the least complication-prone part of the body. This is due to the very rapid regeneration of the skin. Most often, the hairs grow under a thin layer of skin and are easily reached.
If you have ingrown hair after shaving on your legs, you can simply steam your legs, as well as carry out a cleansing set of procedures, including peeling and moisturizing. This combination contributes to the self-piercing of hairs through a thin layer of skin.
As a complex remedy for a similar problem, you can use a special cream and lotion "Arabia" against ingrown hairs. The cream well and efficiently exfoliates dead skin cells and helps ingrown elements to come out. It must be applied to a wet body and rubbed thoroughly into the skin. After a few minutes, it should be washed off. You can then apply ingrown hair cream and lotion.
Ingroin
This is a very delicate area that requires special and gentle care. In addition, removinghair in the groin area is most often accompanied by procedures that increase the risk of ingrown hairs (for example, sugaring). Also, this area is highly prone to inflammation and severe irritation due to constant contact with tight-fitting clothing and underwear.
If the hair is not deeply rooted, you can limit yourself to taking a warm bath to steam the skin, as well as a light massage.
If suppuration has formed around it, you need to contact a specialist. But you can also perform a number of actions:
- Decontaminate the affected area with a disinfectant.
- Disinfect hands and used tools (needle and tweezers).
- Open the suppuration and gently squeeze out all the formed pus.
- Treat an open wound with a disinfectant solution.
- Use sterile instruments to pry and pull out the hair.
- Re-treat the wound.
- Apply ointment (antiseptic) or patch (bactericidal).
There may be cases when there are several hairs in the affected area. Therefore, before the final sealing of the wound, it is necessary to check for the presence of other hairs.
Ingrown face
Most often, the question of how to deal with ingrown facial hair occurs in men. Due to rough skin on the beard, lack of necessary skin care, as well as due to the lack of proper shaving technique, men have ingrown hairs.
First of all, it is necessary to determine the depth of ingrowth and the presence of inflammation on the ingrownplot. After that, the ingrown hair should be removed in the same way as in previous cases. It is necessary to remove hairs only in the direction of their growth. Be sure to remove the bulb.
Underarm
Armpit skin is very thin and therefore prone to irritation. In addition, this area of the body constantly sweats.
The process of removing ingrown hairs in this area is a rather complicated procedure. In addition to the indicated features of this zone, the poor visibility of the site should also be added.
Before removing ingrown hairs, it is necessary to prepare the skin of the armpits. To do this, two days before the procedure, you need to remove irritation (you can use an acne remedy or a regular salicylic paste). During these two days, it is not recommended to use deodorant. It should be said that salicylic paste in its properties is able to replace the antiperspirant. After a two-day preparatory stage, the removal site must be thoroughly washed. Then, using a sterile needle, it is necessary to pull the hair to the surface and remove it with tweezers.
After removing the hair, it is not recommended to use deodorant for several days.
How to get rid of inflammation
If inflammation appears on the ingrown area, it must first be removed. Until inflammation is removed, you can not use a scrub for ingrown hairs, apply warm compresses, etc. At the same time, inflammation must be removed quickly, as this is not only very painful, but also dangerous. Prolonged inflammation can cause complications.
The nature of the rashand inflammation of the area with ingrown hairs is similar to the nature of acne. Therefore, to relieve pain and redness, you can use drugs to treat this kind of ailment.
In addition to this option, you can use aspirin ointment. To do this, you need to grind one tablet into powder, add a little water there and mix everything until a slurry is formed. The resulting ointment must be applied to the inflamed area (or several areas) for thirty minutes. After this time, the ointment should be washed off with warm water. A slight burning sensation may occur when using aspirin. If the burning sensation becomes stronger or is already intolerable, the ointment must be washed off immediately.
Similar procedures can be performed using paracetamol, while taking two tablets instead of one.
Stain removal
The spots left after ingrown hairs are a concern for a large number of women. This is due to the fact that mini-scars and pigmentation after depilation are not uncommon. You can choose one of the methods of action:
- Wait for nasty spots to disappear on their own. Only this process can take several months and even years.
- Get rid of traces of ingrown hairs.
You can get rid of them in one of many ways: using an aspirin mask, vitamin E, Bodyaga ointment, peeling, etc.
Aspirin scrub. This mask combines the effect of peeling and restoration of the skin. To prepare it, you need to take half a teaspoon of warm water, onea teaspoon of honey and three aspirin tablets. Honey must first be melted by placing in a water bath. Then grind the aspirin and mix all the ingredients. After the bath, it is necessary to massage the problem areas on the skin with the resulting scrub.
Vitamin E is used, unlike an aspirin scrub, pointwise. You can use both an oil solution and capsules. If the areas are small, it is best to use pre-opened capsules. If the required area is large (as, for example, on the legs), it is best to use oil. It is necessary to apply the vitamin after water procedures and scrubbing.
Bodyaga (ointment) gives a good whitening effect. In addition, thanks to the elements included in its composition, the healing process of damaged areas is much faster. It is best to use this ointment for the bikini area. In this place, due to constant physical contact with the fabric of the linen, irritation intensifies.
Peeling is also a great way to remove ingrown hair stains. Exfoliation of dead cells promotes skin regeneration and the appearance of new, he althy cells. In addition, the skin will acquire its normal structure and he althy color. You can buy a scrub or make your own. The best thing is regular ground coffee beans along with oil (preferably olive oil).
Other effective remedies for ingrown hair stains are baked onions, aloe plant juice and castor oil.
Prevention
Prevention of the appearance of this kind of hairs is veryimportant. This is especially understood by people who have already encountered a similar problem. Prevention does not include very complex procedures. You can prevent the occurrence of painful phenomena by following the rules listed below:
- Periodic scrubbing. Peeling with various scrubs is required for those areas of the skin that are subjected to epilation. Due to dead, but not removed skin particles, new hairs cannot break through, which leads to their ingrowth into the skin. To avoid this, it is necessary to do deep peeling two or three days before epilation. In addition, on the day of the procedure, you additionally need to do a light cleansing. Peeling should be done again three to four days after epilation.
- Preparation for the procedure. Before the epilation procedure, you need to take a warm shower or make a compress to steam the skin, and then lightly massage the skin. This procedure helps to lift all, even the smallest, hairs. Then you should soften and moisturize the skin with lotion or cream before and after the procedure.
- Correct hair removal technique. All methods of getting rid of vegetation on the skin, with the exception of waxing, are carried out only in accordance with the direction of hair growth. Waxing is done against growth. Stretching the skin while shaving, as well as running the razor over one area several times is also strictly prohibited. The effect of such a shave will not be positive, but irritation will definitely appear.
- Interval between procedures. Highlymany women expose their skin to daily razors, wax or sugar in an attempt to achieve a perfectly smooth surface. As a result, the skin is not smooth, but irritated and covered with a rash. In addition, ingrown hairs appear, and in large quantities. Therefore, you need to shave or pull out the wax hairs when they grow back two or three millimeters.
- Care after procedures. In order to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs and keep the skin smooth and he althy, it is necessary to use shaving products after shaving. There are many creams available that are aimed at moisturizing the skin and slowing down hair growth.
- Proper shaving and electrolysis. Most often, vegetation is removed by shaving or epilation with an electrical appliance, so this method requires special attention. Before starting the shaving procedure, a special shaving foam or gel should be applied to the skin. Such products will help moisturize the skin, as well as make it easier to glide over the body of the razor. The blade on the razor should be sharp enough to avoid shaving the same spot over and over again. It is best to use a disposable machine. In order not to injure the hair follicles, shaving must be carried out only in the direction of hair growth. After the procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin with a specially selected moisturizer. It is necessary to carry out hair removal with an electric epilator on absolutely dry and clean skin.
There are times when, despite preventive measures,ingrown hairs still appear. But if all the above rules are followed, their appearance will be reduced many times over.
