Ingrown hair after epilation

Epilation is a procedure that allows you not only to permanently get rid of body hair (by destroying their roots), but slowing down their further growth. Those people who have already tried this procedure on themselves once, note its visible advantages - in comparison with depilation. However, sometimes ingrown hairs that appear after epilation can cause significant discomfort.

One of the main disadvantages of epilation is increased ingrown hairs. - after some time after its implementation. There are many reasons that contribute to their appearance.

Genetic reasons imply a too dense layer of the epidermis, through which the hair weakened after the procedure cannot break through. Because of this, it begins to grow under the top layer of the epidermis, and not above it. Another reason from this category is a sharp change in hormonal levels. This usually occurs during treatment with hormonal drugs, as well as in the first half of the menstrual cycle.

The second category of causes is mechanical. Among them are:

1. Serious damage to the hair channels. This is due to improper hair removal - against their growth. Epilation must be carried out in the direction of vegetation growth.
2. Excessive use of scrubs leads to a natural thickening of the upper layer of the skin, through which in the future it will be very difficult for the hairs to break through. This is especially true for those who regularly remove facial hair.
3. Injuries on the surface of the epidermis are the cause of scarring of the hair tubule, which leads to ingrown hairs.
4. Ingrown hair appear after shaving when a razor with a dull blade was used (or shaving was carried out in the wrong direction).
5. Strongly affects the appearance of this trouble (especially in the bikini area) choice of clothing. Too tight underwear and leggings disrupt blood flow, tighten the hair ducts, and the result is ingrown hairs.

Such hairs spoil the appearance, cause itching and sometimes burning. It should be understood that this problem may appear even when you perform the most expensive laser hair removal in an elite salon. The same applies to hair removal with an epilator at home.

Some of the fair sex often ignore the appearance of this problem, because they do not understand what exactly it is dangerous for.

Vegetation on the body that cannot break through the top layer of the epidermis to the outside is dangerous because:

• There is a focus of inflammation in which pus appears.
• Several ingrown hairs nearby can be combined into one common focus of inflammation.
• In severe cases not only pain, itching, but also the temperature rises.
• With delayed treatment on the site of the pustules, scars and scars can form, which can only be removed surgically.

In advanced cases, only an experienced dermatologist can deal with such a problem. The specialist will be able not only to eliminate such inflammation, but also to eliminate its consequences.

Do not forget about such consequences as increasing itching, burning and the appearance of the skin worsening every day. Therefore, it is very important at the very first stages of the appearance of ingrown hairs not only to eliminate them, but also to continue to try to prevent their reappearance.

It’s worth saying right away that there is no universal way to get rid of ingrown vegetation that would suit everyone and in any case. It is possible to cope with this problem, but it will take quite a lot of time and patience. The fight is not only to eliminate already ingrown hairs, but also to prevent their reappearance. And all options are divided into two types:

1. Independent getting rid of ingrown hairs at home.
2. visit specialist.

You need hot water, and even better - a decoction of calendula or chamomile. You will need to prepare an antiseptic, a towel, a sterile needle and tweezers, alcohol, antibacterial wipes and patience. On the problem area of ​​the skin, it is necessary to apply a towel moistened with hot liquid for 2-4 minutes.Then the skin is wiped with an antiseptic, and the hairs are gently hooked with a needle and pulled out with tweezers. After the end of the procedure, the epidermis is wiped with alcohol.

If there is no pustular inflammation at the site of ingrowth, then before starting the procedure, you can properly scrub the body. In some cases, ingrown hairs disappear on their own. To do this, it is necessary to abandon epilation and depilation for several days, and use soft peeling every other day.

You can deal with this problem with pharmaceutical products. Which of them are more effective will be discussed below. A specific tool in any case should be selected by a specialist.

When visiting a specialist, the problem can be solved in two ways: manual removal of ingrown hairs or chemical peeling. The specific choice of remedy will directly depend on the condition of the skin and how much the hair has grown in.

As in any other cases, it is much easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it later. There are a few simple general rules that will help to avoid the appearance of ingrown hairs:

1. Before procedures to remove excess vegetation from the body, it is recommended to take a hot bath or shower, as well as use a scrub or hard peeling. This will help soften the epidermis and release the hairs on its surface.
2. While on the skin there will be redness (especially in the bikini area), it is not recommended to visit solariums, swim in open water, and you should also avoid sexual intercourse in the first three days after the procedure.
3. The epidermis in the most sensitive areas it is recommended to process "Chlorhexidine" once a day.This will allow you to easily and painlessly exfoliate dead cells and partially replace chemical peels.
4. Experts don't recommend wear synthetic, too-tight clothing (especially underwear) for the first three days after removing excess hair.

But each type of hair removal has its own tips. Prevention of ingrown hairs with their help will become simple and easy.

Before the epilation procedure itself, it is recommended to take a hot bath and carry out a light peeling. It is necessary to carry out any epilation only according to hair growth. Otherwise, further ingrown hairs will be very difficult to avoid. After removing the vegetation, it is recommended to perform a light peeling. This is necessary to remove residues of wax or other products from the surface of the skin.

It is best to use cosmetics that do not contain natural base or essential oils. In the future, use the scrub is not more than twice every 10 days. Owners of sensitive skin should carry out this procedure as rarely as possible - so that the skin has time to recover.

If these simple tips do not help to cope with the problem, ingrown hairs appear regularly, then you need to consult a specialist (about changing the type of hair removal).

If you prefer depilation (for example, using a razor or a special cream), then you need to remember the following nuances:

1. choose the time for depilation, it is necessary taking into account your skin type, as well as taking into account the manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Must be strictly followed over the exposure time of the product on the skin. Even if after the specified period the result does not satisfy you by 100%, you should not increase the exposure time yourself.
3. Wash away the residue products from the skin should only be clean and cool water, without any detergents.
4. Should always be used special cream after depilation. It will help soften and moisturize the epidermis. It is advisable to purchase this product from the same series as the depilatory cream itself.

For those who prefer to use a razor, we can recommend the following:

1. Try every time Use only new shaving cartridges. If they have already been in use, then it is recommended to disinfect them before depilation.
2. Be sure to use gels or shaving foam. This will soften the skin and make shaving easier.
3. movements - in the direction of hair growth.
4. Not worth it stretch the skin too much and put pressure on the machine itself. This will not improve the quality of shaving, but the risk of injury in this case is seriously increased.
5. Directly before shaving, it is recommended to take a cool shower with a scrub. Hot water in this case is not very suitable. It can steam the skin too much, and in the future the hair removal machine will be uneven.
6. After the procedure depilation, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the skin with warm water, wipe it dry and lubricate it with any product intended for skin care after shaving.
7. During the first days Do not wear too tight synthetic clothing.
8. Scrub after such depilation it is better every three days.

Not only to get rid of already existing ingrown hairs, but also to prevent their appearance, some special medications can also help. On the shelves of pharmacies and stores, you can see products designed specifically to combat ingrown hairs: ointments, scrubs, peels and gels (for example, Ingrow Go).

This is a special lotion that not only helps fight ingrown hairs, but also actively relieves irritation after epilation or depilation. This tool is applied to the necessary areas twice a day, in a small amount and with a cotton pad. As practice shows, two or three days is usually enough to completely eliminate irritation and ingrown vegetation.

For example, ichthyol ointment, the well-known Levomekol, can not only relieve irritation. They actively help the skin recover after the procedure for removing vegetation, quickly heal abrasions, cuts, and also have a good antimicrobial and antibacterial effect.

Hydrocortisone ointment also differs in a similar spectrum of effects.. Not bad have proven themselves such drugs as "Tretinoin", spray "Kalo" and "Tend Skin". Using such products (focusing on the instructions), you can not only get rid of this problem, but also improve the condition of the skin.

A cream containing 13% eflornithine hydrochloride also received good reviews.It soothes the skin, restores its surface, and when used for more than 30 days, it prevents the appearance of ingrown hairs.

Spray based on salicylic acid can act as a chemical peel, skin safe. It exfoliates dead skin particles from the surface of the epidermis, and also softens its upper layer. This helps the hair to break through to the surface, and the pustules heal.

Natural jojoba oil or tea tree essential oil effectively help in the fight against this trouble. They soften the epidermis, relieve inflammation and help eliminate even very strongly ingrown hairs in the skin.

Scrubs and peels also play a very important role in the fight against ingrown hairs and the prevention of their appearance. These products help lift the hairs above the skin, exfoliate dead cells, and most importantly, slightly reduce the thickness of the upper layer of the epidermis. You can use any store-bought body scrub, but homemade scrubs are considered the most effective and beneficial.

It consists only of the thick of freshly brewed coffee. Peeling with its use can be carried out both before epilation or depilation, and after them.

Scrub, made on the basis of sea salt, has not only a good exfoliating effect. It also has antibacterial properties. To prepare it, use a glass of sea salt and a third of a glass of any base natural oil - for example, olive or linseed. The mixture is used as a regular body scrub.

Traditional medicine also could not ignore this problem. To combat ingrown hairs, you can resort to the following tips:

1. Use aloe leaves. The day before use, this part of the plant must be removed in the refrigerator. Before use - finely chop or squeeze out one juice. The resulting mask is applied in the form of compresses to problem areas - for 15-45 minutes, twice a day.
2. baked onion small sizes must be cut in half and bandaged with a cut to the problem area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. The bandage should either be refreshed every 5 hours, or left, if possible, overnight.
3. Excellent disinfectant, regenerating ointment, helping to fight ingrown hairs, is prepared from equal parts of fresh chopped onions and liquid honey. This ointment is applied to the skin three times a day.

Usually, reviews about ingrown hair remedies are positive, but everything will work out only if the above methods are used in conjunction with each other. Women say that one by one, many recipes are either generally ineffective or ineffective.

Judging by the numerous reviews, if you follow the tips for hair removal and depilation, as well as use recipes to prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs, all the necessary procedures can be carried out at the highest level.

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