Ingrown Hair
Ingrown Hair Treatments: Solving a Painful Unsightly Problem
Ingrown hairs are a painful and unsightly side effect of many normal hair removal routines like shaving and waxing. If you are interested in never having to put up with painful itchy little bumps on your skin you should know about the ingrown hair treatments that have become available with advances in medical technology. The only sure way to eliminate ingrown hairs is to remove the hair in such a fashion that ensures it will not grow back anytime soon. For this reason one of the most effective ingrown hair treatments is laser hair removal. This is an ingrown hair treatment that works by eliminating the offending hair, which gets rid of the need to repeatedly remove the hair, and therefore eliminates the risk of an ingrown hair occurring.
If you are considering any sort of an ingrown hair treatment you should know that ingrown hairs are not known to be a serious health risk and you should keep this in mind when you decide to seek an ingrown hair treatment. If you do decide to pursue an ingrown hair treatment you should take steps to educate yourself as thoroughly as possible about various ingrown hair treatments so that you understand the potential benefits, risks, and limitations of any ingrown hair treatment.
If you think that laser hair removal sounds like a desirable ingrown hair treatment for you, given your condition, you should be aware of the following information. Laser hair removal procedures are usually done at a doctor’s office. Laser hair procedures for ingrown hair treatments usually take at least an hour, but if the area you wish treated is more extensive the session may last longer. Almost always multiple sessions will be necessary.
Laser hair removal can be performed with only local anesthetic, and you can generally return home immediately after the ingrown hair treatment. Laser hair removal targets only the follicles of the offending hairs and does minimal damage to surrounding skin. As a result you can usually return to your normal life activities immediately following the procedure. You generally will not be able to undergo strenuous exercise, go tanning, or use a Jacuzzi for at least 24 hour following your ingrown hair treatment. You should avoid any sort of waxing or depilatory creams after your ingrown hair treatment, and will generally want to protect your skin while it recovers from the procedure.
Following an ingrown hair treatment your doctor will likely advise you to cleanse the area of the procedure carefully and lightly with a mild soap, and may prescribe a lotion, medicated or otherwise to aid in recovery. Usually discomfort associated with ingrown hair treatments is slight. Extreme pain or the appearance of white and or red bumps, scabs, or the return of ingrown hairs should be brought to your doctor’s attention immediately. There will be a follow up visit after a few days to evaluate the success of the procedure and possibly future sessions.
