Ingrown Hair

Infected Ingrown Hairs - Three Advice Notes

2006-07-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

Infected Ingrown Hairs - Three Advice Notes

Advice Note #1
Do not pick at the area if the hair is under the skin and has
caused a pimple.

Disinfect the area with alcohol or toner. Then use a clean cloth
which has cooled a little after being dipped in boiling water.

Repeat the process several times until the hair is brought to the
surface of the skin. Then try to tweeze it out.

Advice Note #2
In chronic cases where the area around the ingrown hair has
become infected and is swelling or filled with pus, it may be
wiser to make an appointment to see an aesthetician. (Check your
local yellow pages)

Advice Note #3
Do not squeeze infected ingrown hairs. This can make the
infection worse.

Apply an anti-bacterial balm three times a day until the redness
has gone down.

Use of an AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) serum after this will dissolve
skin cells that may have built-up in the infected area.

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Ingrown Pubic Hair - Six Tips

2006-05-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

Ingrown Pubic Hair - Six Tips

#1
For ingrown pubic hairs along the bikini line, hold a hot
compress against ingrown spots for ten minutes three times a day
to soften the skin and help the hairs work their way out.

#2
Wear loose-fitting underwear and clothing until the bumps are
gone to avoid friction.

#3
Some find it helpful to exfoliate the area before waxing. This
removes some of the dead skin cells in the top layer of skin
cells that often contribute to trapping the hairs.

Exfoliating options include creams, lotions, or body gels, a
slightly abrasive washcloth or glove specifically designed for
exfoliation. Check at the beauty counter at your local department
store.

#4
Do not exfoliate the skin if you already have ingrown pubic hairs
as further skin irritation may result.

#5
When waxing, be sure to pull the hair out by the roots. Do not
allow the hair to break below the skin surface.

#6
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Prevent Ingrown Hairs When Shaving Or Waxing

2006-04-03T22:30:00.000-07:00

Prevent Ingrown Hairs When Shaving Or Waxing

When Shaving

Shave after the hair has been wet for at least 5 minutes. Hair
that is wet and full of moisture can be cut easily. Hair that is
not well saturated can be very strong and tough. As the razor
passes over, the hair is pulled up from the follicle. After it is
cut it retracts below the skin surface with the resultant risk of
it growing into surrounding tissue.

Shave in the direction of the hair growth. Cutting with the grain
not against it will prevent hair being cut too short.

Prevent ingrown hairs by avoiding repeat strokes over the same
area. Repeated strokes can also result in hair being cut too
short.

Shave with the skin in a relaxed condition. Do not stretch the
skin too taught. A little pressure may be necessary but excessive
stretching can again result in hair being cut too short.

Use Tea Tree Oil twice a day in conjunction with a loofah bath or
shower. Tea Tree Oil has a bacterial ability to kill infection
and prevent pustules forming. (Avoid the eye area)

When Waxing

To pull out the hair cleanly without breaking it follow these
recommendations: Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of
the hair growth, preferably holding the spatula or tongue
depresser at a 45 degree angle as you spread the wax.

When applying the cotton strip over the wax, rub in the same
direction as the hair growth leaving about 1/3 of the strip free
to allow for a firm grip for a fast back pulling action.

Pull the skin taut before pulling the cotton strip away.

Pull back with a rapid movement close to the skin. Do not pull up
or out, rather pull back.

One fast, smooth, pull back is much more effective than a series
of light pulls which only increase the pain and leave patchy
areas.

After 24-48 hours exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for
example) to prevent the dead skin from accumulating in areas that
can become ingrown such as the bikini line, upper thighs,
underarms and calves.

Prevent ingrown hairs by not wearing tight clothing over freshly
waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs.

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Razor Burn - Seven Tips On How To Prevent It

2006-02-20T19:15:00.000-08:00

Razor Burn - Seven Tips On How To Prevent It

Have you ever wondered if what you know about razor burn is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on razor burn.

Razor burn is caused by hair that is pushed back into the
follicle. It can become inflamed and then develop into an ingrown
hair.

Use these seven suggestions to minimize the risk of razor burn:

#1 Use a clean, sharp razor each time

#2 Always shave in the direction of the hair growth

Most of this information comes straight from the razor burn pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you'll know what they know.

#3 Shave after your shower

#4 For some using a shaving oil or gel rather than a cream helps
avoid clogging the pores (For others a cream works better -
experimentation may be needed)

#5 Avoid passing the razor over the same area numerous times

#6. If razor burn appears, apply an aloe-vera based cortisone
cream twice a day to soothe the skin and reduce redness.

Now you can be a confident expert on razor burn. OK, maybe not an expert. But you should have something to bring to the table next time you join a discussion on razor burn.

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Ingrown Hair - Seven Causes & Eight Effects

2006-02-17T09:46:00.000-08:00

Ingrown Hair - Seven Causes & Eight Effects

CAUSES

1. Skin suffering from lack of moisture

2. Stiff beard hair

3. Embedded oil in the hair follicles

4. Build up of dead skin cells in the pores and on the surface of
the skin can cause ingrown hairs - some are more prone to this
than others due to genetics

5. Coarse curly hair growing in a curved hair follicle

6. Improper shaving technique with a blade such as too close a
shave

7. Hair removal methodssuch as shaving, waxing, tweezing,
electrolysis, often irritate the hair follicle.

Dead cells can accumulate at the site of the irritation and form
papule which can also contain pus while the skin heals.

While this process continues any hair in the area can get trapped
under the formation and is prevented from exiting the skin
properly. Ingrown hair is the result.

EFFECTS

1. Constant tenderness

2. Trapped, ingrown hairs cause inflammation which result in the
body forming papule - a small, raised, abnormality on the skin
commonly known as a bump giving rise to the term 'razor bumps'

3. The body can also respond by producing a pustule - a blister
on the skin containing pus

4. An infected pustule can become ruptured resulting in bleeding

5. Itching

6. Tingling

7. Pain - mild or severe

8. Hard, prominent, irregular scar tissue in the skin in chronic
cases

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