06/08/2018
INGROWN HAIRS
BACKGROUND:
Ingrown hair is a condition where haircurls back or grows sideways into the skin. The condition is most prevalent among people who have coarse or curly hair. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle or "razor bumps", which vary in size. While ingrown hair most commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved or waxed (beard, legs, p***c region), it can appear anywhere. Anything which causes the hair to be broken off unevenly with a sharp tip can cause ingrown hairs.Ingrown hairs are also caused because of lack of natural exfoliation in the skin.
SYMPTOMS:
Symptoms include rash, itching skin, and hair which remains in spite of shaving. The site of the ingrown hair will form a reddish, raised bump, similar in appearance to a pimple.
PREVENTION:
1. Apply the right shaving cream
Applying the right shaving cream before you set your razor to work adds moisture, which can prevent cuts and allow the razor to move smoothly across your skin. Prep your legs by applying shaving cream as you get out of the shower to retain some extra moisture.
Some of the most effective shaving cream brands for your legs include:
Aveeno
Gillette Fusion
Cremo
2. Exfoliate with the best body scrub
Ingrown hair on your legs can also be caused by a buildup of dead skin cells clogging hair follicles. To reduce your risk of ingrown hairs, exfoliate your legs before shaving with a body scrub. This process doesn’t take too much time and can leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated.
Body scrubs can clean your pores, remove dirt, and expose healthier layers of skin. These scrubs can also reduce the appearance of dark spots caused by previous ingrown hairs.
3. Use the right razor
If you have problems with recurrent ingrown hairs, you might be using the wrong type of razor on your legs. Although body scrubs and shaving creams can exfoliate your legs and help your skin retain moisture, you may still develop ingrown hairs depending on the razor you use.
To prevent ingrown hair on your legs, your razor should glide smoothly over your skin. If you don’t have a smooth glide, hair can get caught in the razor, which can cause ingrown ha
