The best way to treat ingrown hairs is to let it grow naturally by avoiding shaving or razor. However, if it takes too long to improve, you can experiment with a light exfoliation on the face by rubbing a spoonful of baking soda in a little liquid soap, for example.
However, when ingrown hairs do not improve or develop into a more serious condition, a dermatologist should be consulted as it may be necessary to perform a laser treatment to clear the hair and produce an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect, which prevents the again when it grows.
How to prevent the beard from sticking
To keep beard hairs from getting stuck, some important and simple cares include:
- Wash the beard with warm soapy water before shaving;
- Do not stretch the skin during scraping;
- Use a new razor sharp blade;
- Shaving in the direction of beard growth;
- Make short movements;
- Avoid passing the blade 2 times in the same place;
- Use the hair clipper to 'shave' the face, leaving the hair very short.
In cases where the beard gets stuck frequently, it may be necessary to consult a dermatologist to start treatment with exfoliating creams or corticosteroid-based remedies and antibiotics to combat infection and inflammation caused by hair growth.
Check out some homemade exfoliants that help prevent hair from getting stuck.
