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Medical
Dermatology - Ingrown Hairs
An ingrown
hair is a hair that curls and
penetrates the skin with its
tip, causing inflammation.
Ingrown hairs are more common
among people with very curly
hair. Most ingrown hairs occur
in the beard area.
The most common symptom of an
ingrown hair is inflammation of
the skin, followed by pus
formation. However, each
individual may experience
symptoms differently. The
symptoms of an ingrown hair may
resemble other skin conditions.
Always consult your physician
for a diagnosis.
An ingrown hair often heals on
its own. However, in the case of
chronic ingrown hairs, treatment
may include:
-
allow
the hair to grow longer
-
depilatory (to remove the
hair)
-
electrolysis (to remove
the hair)
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