How to remove ingrown hair?

Ingrown hair is that hair that starts growing inside the skin instead of coming out. Shaving, waxing, and tweezing are the most used ways to remove hair from the body, but they cause ingrown hair, too, since some hair breaks during this process, and the problem starts from here. Another reason for this ingrown hair is dead skin cells. These dead skin cells block the way of hair instead of coming out of the skin properly. In the following article, we learn how to remove ingrown hair? So please don’t skip the article from anywhere and read it carefully because it will be very useful for all of you guys.

It starts growing inside the skin and curls up, which causes pain. Sometimes they become the reason for bacterial infections too. Regular cleansing and weekly scrubbing and exfoliation are mandatory for better-looking and healthy skin. Good quality face masks and hydrating moisturizers not only refresh our skin but also keep our skin hydrated. Here are some home remedies or treatments available to get rid of this ingrown hair. These remedies will also reduce the inflammation due to these hairs. 

Signs and symptoms of ingrown hair

Itching

Rough skin

Boil like sore

Skin darkening

Rounded bumps

Inflammation

Fever (in some cases)

Home remedies

Remedy no 1

1 tsp sugar granules or grinded

1 tsp honey

10 drops tea tree or lavender oil

First of all, take 1 tsp of sugar and 10 drops of tea tree oil since it is best known for its antibacterial properties. Add 1 tsp honey to this mixture and massage the affected area for 10 minutes with a light circular motion. After washing doesn’t forget to moisturize; repeat this process twice a week for better results.

Remedy no 2

2 disprin (aspirin) tablets

1 tsp honey

1 tsp water

First of all, crush aspirin tablets in a bowl. Add 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp warm water. Apply it for 10 minutes and wash with warm water.

Apart from these remedies tweezing is another way to take broken or ingrown hair out. But it is suggested to use pointed tweezers instead of flat-surfaced tweezers to avoid any bruise and scar. It is painful, but the hair comes out smoothly from the skin.

Medications to treat ingrown hair

• Antibiotic ointments like Neosporin. Apply two to three times a day to lessen pain and redness.
• Steroid creams
• Retinoids for clearing red skin cells
• Antibiotic tablets to minimize inflammation

Some things you should always keep in mind for avoiding ingrown hair

• Do cleansing in the morning and evening
• Take a hot bath before removing hair, it opens the pore and removes hair properly, or you can take a towel soaked in hot water, keep it on the skin and let the skin soften and open the pores, then start removing hair.
• Scrub your face and body once a week
• Always use a sharp edge razor before shaving.
• Must apply shaving foam before removing hair.
• Hair must be soft before you start the removal process; you can use any lubricating cream or moisturizer for this purpose.
• It is better to apply aloe vera gel before using any sharp razor on your face.
• Laser hair removal is the best option for getting rid of ingrown hair problems.

So these are some tips and tricks to avoid pain-causing ingrown hair. These remedies and medications can be really helpful if you use them regularly. But if any of these remedies do not work for you, it is better to consult a professional dermatologist because they can recommend better things for treating such conditions.

Also, read: how long does it take for a body to decompose.