An excellent home remedy for ingrown hairs is to do an exfoliation on the spot with circular motions. This exfoliation will remove the most superficial layer of the skin, helping to unclog the hair. However, it is important to avoid wearing very tight clothing right after depilation because this is one of the causes of ingrown hairs.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of oats
- 3 tablespoons liquid soap
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients in a bowl until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. During the bath, rub this mixture in the region with the ingrown hairs and rinse with water.
Those who tend to have ingrown hairs may choose to do laser hair removal to completely remove hair. This treatment can be done in cosmetic clinics.
What not to do
Do not try to unclog the hair with tweezers or fingers, as the region may ignite, leaving the region around the red, swollen and sore hair. One should only do the exfoliations and when the hair comes out, take it off.
In addition, while the hair is stuck, you should avoid passing the blade or waxing, as this will still make it difficult for the hair to unravel and leave.
When to seek medical advice
It is important to seek the dermatologist when the region around the hair becomes red, swollen, hot, sore and with pus formation, as this may mean that the site of hair growth has become infected. In these cases, the dermatologist usually prescribes an antibiotic in the form of ointment or tablet and anti-inflammatory ointments.
