It is very sore, a little swollen, and is in a sensitive area. I need to know the quickest, least painful way of getting rid of it.
2007-01-22 22:41:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Manually removing ingrown hairs with special tweezers
Shaving in a different direction
Allowing the hair to grow in order to cause the hair to come out straighter
Using special razors that leave the hair longer
Exfoliating with facial scrubs, sponges, towels, or creams containing acids
Treatment with Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs promotes resolution of stubborn cases
Prophylaxis with twice daily topical application of diluted Glycolic acid
If the area is infected, see a dermatologist.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrown_hair
2007-01-22 23:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Margeritte A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a product that helps prevent ingrown hairs you get after shaving. It's called Tend Skin. Don't apply right after shaving as it will burn like crazy. You can get it on-line or on Ebay. Stuff works great.
2016-03-28 22:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold ice on it and use a needle and good luck i know they hurt
2007-01-22 22:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull it out
2007-01-22 22:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by booge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋