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One tiny hair can cause major problems, and this is true when a hair is trapped in your skin. You may have extremely painful, red or itchy pimple-like growths in areas where you regularly shave. This may be simply a pimple or it could be an ingrown hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These growths tend to be more painful than regular outbreaks and can become infected more readily. That is one reason they should be treated promptly. If you wait, these ingrown hairs could go away by themselves, but others require exfoliation or actual removal with a pair of tweezers. It is important to take steps to avoid this from happening in the first place, such as exfoliating shaving areas regularly, using a sharp enough razor and shaving in the direction of hair growth. However, even taking these steps does not guarantee you won\u2019t have an ingrown hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wait a Week
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At first glance, the easiest solution to an ingrown hair<\/a> is to wait for it to go away on its own. Your body definitely doesn\u2019t want this ingrown hair in its system and will find ways to try to force it out. However, this might not work, and the waiting can be difficult. Ingrown hairs can be itchy, painful and irritating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, while you are waiting for the ingrown hair to go away, it is important to avoid picking at it or shaving over it lest you pop it, make it bleed and run the risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel patient and can wait it out, it may be worth just waiting for the issue to resolve itself. In the meantime, you can use topical creams to relieve the pain, redness and hot sensation. Put a small bandage over it at night so you don\u2019t scratch it while sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Use Steroid Cream
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Check the ingrown hair on a regular basis to ensure it doesn\u2019t become infected. This shouldn\u2019t happen as long as you avoid touching the area or squeezing it. However, even if you are careful, your ingrown hair area may get infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to fight infection once it occurs is with the application of steroid <\/a>cream on the area. You may need steroid cream if the ingrown hair pimple becomes white or yellow with infection. You can get cortisone cream over the counter, but if the infection is strong, you should see your doctor and get a prescription. It is important not to remove the hair from the infected pimple as long as it is infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to wait until the infection passes before removing the hair to avoid making the problem worse. This is another reason to take special care that the area doesn\u2019t become infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Exfoliate
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Exfoliation <\/a>should be done at least twice a day from the time you notice the ingrown hair. This can be down with an exfoliating glove or specially made exfoliating scrub to slough off dead cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to easing out your ingrown hair, exfoliation is generally good for your skin because it removes dead skin cells, dirt that may be lodged under the skin and can stimulate circulation to give a glow to your skin. When you exfoliate, push against the area from all sides to try to coax out the hair from the growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When purchasing the exfoliating loofah glove or scrub, ask the salesperson which is the best to use for your purpose. You may need something more powerful than a daily exfoliating glove or scrub that simply gets the skin into condition. Exfoliation should be a regular habit, not just for when you have an ingrown hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Try Acne Cream
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Although ingrown hair is not the same as acne<\/a>, cream specially designed to treat pimples can be the right topical treatment for ingrown hair until it falls out or it is time to remove it with tweezers. An ingrown hair behaves a lot like a pimple, particularly if it is filled with pus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as you would with pimples, avoid the temptation to pop them or you could risk scarring or infections. Acne cream that contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can help ease some of the symptoms of an ingrown hair. You can find over the counter preparations or get a prescription from your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many acne creams to choose from. Since you are dealing with a specific situation, an ingrown hair, you can find an acne cream that is designed for soothing the growth and less on the underlying problem, such as oily skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Apply a Warm Washcloth
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A simple water and a washcloth can be enough to remove the ingrown hair or at least loosen it so it can be lifted out. It may take some persistence and patience. Press a washcloth soaked with warm water against the pimple <\/a>and when it cools down, wet the washcloth with warm water again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you keep pressing a warm washcloth against the area, you may see the hair come to the surface so it can be removed. If this approach doesn\u2019t work the first time, you can continue this method until the hair is finally loosened, or you can use the warm washcloth method as a first step toward removing the hair with tweezers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you use the right temperature of the water. The water should be warm but not so hot that it will make the area red and cause discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Use a Needle or Tweezers
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If you have tried to relieve our ingrown hair through using a wet cloth or exfoliation and it still hasn\u2019t come out, it may be time to remove the hair with a needle or tweezers. This will solve the root of the problem, but they’re still may be some redness and swelling in the area even with the hair removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have taken the hair out of the area, the place may go back to normal in a couple of days. Use needles and tweezers with the utmost care and make sure you sterilize your tools prior to beginning the process. Boil them or place them over flame until they are hot enough to kill germs<\/a>, but make sure they cool down thoroughly before you use them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also sterilize them with rubbing alcohol. If the hair is protruding from the area, move your tweezer or needle along the curve. Do not force it out or bleeding may result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Laser hair removal
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If exfoliation doesn\u2019t seem to be coaxing the hair out and you don\u2019t like the idea of needles or tweezers, you may want to opt for laser hair removal. Once you use the laser method to remove an ingrown hair, you may decide to use lasers to keep your unwanted hair from growing back on a long-term basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The procedure isn\u2019t cheap, but it can prevent ingrown hairs and can keep hair from growing back for a long time, because the hair follicle is damaged so it can\u2019t regenerate new hair. Once you try laser hair removal, you will need to have the procedure repeated periodically to ensure that the follicle <\/a>stays inactive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult with a professional to see what kind of laser is best for your skin type and which is ideal for getting rid of an ingrown hair. If you like laser therapy long-term, you may have to get it every four weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Retinoid Treatment
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Retinoid treatments<\/a> are good for your hair and skin under normal circumstances, and can also be useful in treating ingrown hairs. Topical retinoid creams can help thin the top layer of the skin and dead cells that keep the ingrown hair in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This frees up the upper layers of the skin to reveal the ingrown hair and facilitate removal. The retinoid creams can not only help correct ingrown hairs, but can help treat the after-effects of this problem. Discoloration can result from ingrown hairs even after they have been removed from the skin, Retinoid helps keep the skin tone even and can remove any telltale signs of a formerly ingrown hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using retinoid creams even after the issue has been cleared can prevent the problem from happening again because of their exfoliating properties. You can find retinoid creams online, at the beauty counter of your pharmacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Moisturize
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As you deal with the problem of ingrown hair, you may go through an extensive exfoliating process that can bring the hair to the surface. After exfoliating, make sure you apply sufficient moisturizer <\/a>to the area to make sure the area stays soft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trouble with warm water compresses and sloughing off dead cells is that the area can become drier than it was before. This can help the ingrown hair stay in place without enough moisture. Use a moisturizer that is hypoallergenic, since the area is more sensitive than the rest of your skin and creams should not contain ingredients that could lead to irritation and even infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try aloe vera gel or other natural moisturizers that soothe the area, remove redness and can loosen the hair so it can come to the surface and be removed. After the problem has been solved, follow a regular regimen of moisturizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Never Squeeze an Ingrown Hair
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Squeezing your ingrown hair will exacerbate the inflammation while increasing symptoms of pain and irritability. If you have to touch it, use a pair of tweezers to coax out the hair as we described in tip-6. Rubbing or touching the affected area also results in the transfer of oils and bacteria <\/a>from your fingers, directly to the affected area. As a result of the transfer, you may develop an infection which dramatically slows healing time.
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If you do decide to squeeze the ingrown hair, and successfully remove it, you may still run the risk of developing unsightly scar tissue around the wound. It\u2019s best to leave it alone and let your body push it to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Shave it Out
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If you can\u2019t muster up the courage to pluck the hair, we don\u2019t blame you. Plucking it can result in tears and screams as you skin reels from the pain. Plucking sensitive areas, such as under the arms or the bikini line, can be extremely painful, especially if you\u2019re not prepared.
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Shaving it out is another method of removing the hair without plucking. Take a brand new razor, lather up the affected area with shaving gel and shave over the region. It\u2019s critical to use a new blade \u2013 a dull razor will do nothing but irritate the skin and increase the inflammation<\/a>.
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We recommend shaving with the grain of your hair, moving in the other direction may rip off the head of the ingrown hair, causing you to bleed. The last thing you need is a scab under your arms or on your bikini line, it takes ages for the skin to heal in these areas, and the scab is more irritating than the ingrown hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Shave with a Quality Blade
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A dull razor is the most common cause of ingrown hairs. The chances are you\u2019re shaving with a disposable Bic razor that you should have thrown away weeks ago. Relax \u2013 everyone does it from time to time. However, that\u2019s the most likely source of your ingrown hair, so do yourself and your skin <\/a>a favor \u2013 and thrown that nasty razor in the trash right now.
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Most women choose to shave with a disposable razor, and while that usually produces satisfactory results, it\u2019s probably not the best option to avoid ingrown hairs. We suggest you consider purchasing a blade designed for shaving the legs and armpits.
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There are plenty of models available from all of the leading brands. While these razors may cost a bit more, it\u2019s worth it considering you won\u2019t have to worry about ingrown hairs anymore. You\u2019ll find that the blades last longer and you don\u2019t cut yourself as often as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Try Baking Soda
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You may not believe it, but baking soda isn\u2019t only for baking \u2013 it\u2019s an effective remedy for treating ingrown hairs as well. Baking soda<\/a> lowers the acidity of your skin, reducing the effects on inflammation caused by ingrown hairs.
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Baking soda also acts as an effective drying and drawing agent, pulling the pus out of the follicle while drying it out. Make a baking soda paste using a teaspoon of the powder and a few drops of water. Mix the two ingredients until a viscous paste starts to form. Rub it between your fingers, and it has a sandy feel to it, making it the ideal element to add to an exfoliating scrub as well.
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Smooth the paste over the ingrown hair and leave it to sit for 10 to 20-minutes before washing it off. Repeat this treatment before you shower or bath, and you\u2019ll dramatically reduce the healing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Our final remedy in the list is tea tree oil<\/a>. This essential oil extract has strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties. This oil gets its healing powers from the plant polyphenol; terpinene-4-ol. This compound is responsible for the cleansing action of this oil that makes it a popular treatment for relieving the symptoms of colds and flu as well.
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Don\u2019t apply tea tree oil directly to your skin. Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil with a teaspoon of olive oil or grapeseed oil and rub it into the skin around the affected area. The potent polyphenol compounds go to work at removing the inflammation around the follicle, while eliminating any bacteria, fungus, or virus from the surface of your skin, preventing infection.
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Add a few drops of tea tree oil to a diffuser and run it while you sleep. Your skin absorbs the medicated steam while you sleep, speeding up healing time for your ingrown hair.
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