How to treat and prevent ingrown hairs cysts?
Carla
Specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Overview
It can be difficult to distinguish an ingrown hair cyst from a lump on the skin, but it is helpful to know the difference so that the cyst can be monitored and treated if needed. Like other types of cysts, ingrown hair cysts can become irritated and even infected. When dealing with ingrown hair cysts, it is important to avoid squeezing, picking, or squeezing the cyst, as this can lead to infection and even scarring.
What is ingrown hair?
Ingrown hairs, sometimes called beard pseudofolliculitis, usually occur when hairs removed, such as by shaving, waxing, trimming, or plucking, become entangled in the skin and grow back when they are not grown from the surface of the skin trapped. generally. When frizz occurs, the follicle clings to the hair, causing it to get stuck or ingrown.
What are the symptoms of ingrown hairs?
- Itchy skin around the hair.
- Darker skin around the area.
- A raised red bump that looks like a pimple.
- A pimple that may be filled with yellow pus.
- A rash or razor burn, which leads to red areas on the skin caused by shaving.
What causes ingrown hair cysts?
Ingrown hairs cysts can be caused by a variety of factors, including incorrect hair removal methods, such as waxing or shaving in the wrong direction of hair growth, or existing skin conditions, such as dry or dehydrated skin, which Inflammation due to hair loss. In addition to skin type and sensitivity (which can affect the risk of ingrown hairs), the clothes you wear after a new hair removal routine or practice can greatly affect how your skin reacts, or whether you will. hair will develop.
How are ingrown hairs cysts treated?
To reduce the chance of ingrown hairs cysts , keep your skin clean, gently exfoliate and moisturize, shave less often, and always shave in the direction of hair growth. If you can, stop shaving while the area heals and keep the area clean and moisturized.
Anyone who has an ingrown hair or resulting cyst should avoid scratching, picking, or squeezing it. This can damage the skin and lead to an infection.
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How can I prevent ingrown hairs cysts?
After shaving, you can also apply hydrocortisone, bacitracin, or whatever moisturizer you feel comfortable with on your intimate areas to help prevent infection.
You can reduce the likelihood of getting ingrown hairs if you stop shaving and waxing. Getting laser hair removal instead should get rid of unwanted hair, without the risk of ingrown hairs.
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Takeaway
Ingrown hairs are not a major problem. However, it can cause irritation, itching and embarrassment. Home remedies for ingrown hairs remove dead skin cells on the surface of the skin that clog hair follicles and help hair grow in the right direction.
DISCLAIMER Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.
