Ingrown hairs and the associated inflammation are extremely annoying.
Find out how to get rid of them and what you can do preventively here.
When shaving or epilating, the human skin is very irritated.
Even if you are careful and meticulously follow a hygienic procedure, inflammation can develop after hair removal.
These are particularly annoying if it is an
ingrown hair
.
How do these actually arise and what can be done preventively?
The causes of ingrown hairs
After shaving, hair
does not
grow
vertically out of the skin but at an angle
.
This can mean that they do not even penetrate the surface of the skin - and you quickly have an ingrown hair.
Impurities in the skin
- such as clogged pores or excess sebum - can be the cause.
These in turn can arise from some foods *.
Ingrown hairs: Under no circumstances scratch or squeeze
If you discover an ingrown hair, you should
by no means scratch the area
or
press the
pimple
.
This only leads to the bacteria spreading further and, in the worst case, an inflammation of the hair follicles and unsightly scars.
For this reason, it is advisable to simply
wait a few days
.
Normally, the inflammation then subsides again.
If you prefer to remove the ingrown hair straight away, there are a few things to consider.
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How to remove an ingrown hair
The GoFeminin portal provides step-by-step instructions on how to
best remove ingrown hairs
:
Open pores
: Place a towel or washcloth soaked in hot water on the affected area for a few minutes.
This opens the pores of the skin and the ingrown hair may appear.
Remove flakes of skin
: If the ingrown hair is not yet visible, you can use a mild scrub - preferably with natural ingredients.
Removing ingrown hair
: After peeling, the troublemaker should be visible.
You can use sterile tweezers or a needle to position the hair in the direction of growth - if it is long enough, you can try to carefully pluck it out.
But be careful
: If the ingrown hair is almost invisible, you should cancel the process and try again later.
If the pain becomes too great or the area of the body becomes even more inflamed, you should see a dermatologist.
Dermatologist advises
: This is why you should never use shower gel to shave.
This is how you can prevent ingrown hairs
GoFeminin also has a few tips for preventing ingrown hairs:
Body peeling once a week
: This removes skin and dirt residues.
Regular use thus prevents the likelihood of ingrown hairs developing.
Changing razor blades regularly
: one of the most important rules when shaving anyway.
If you don't change the blades regularly, you risk skin irritation, inflammation and ingrown hairs.
Don't shave dry
: It may be quicker, but the skin also suffers a lot from a dry shave.
The consequences are scratches and razor burn.
Use moisturizing lotions regularly
: this allows hair to grow back more easily.
*
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.
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