It's usually not a cause for concern if you have an ingrown hair.Ingrown hairs can cause small raised bumps.Ingrown hairs go away on their own.You can remove the hair if you want to speed up the process.Bring the hair to the surface so you can take care of it.If you see signs of an illness, go to the doctor.
Step 1: Until your ingrown hair heals, stop removing pubic hair.
The area needs to be left alone so it doesn't get sick.If you notice ingrown hair, stop shaving, waxing, and plucking.Allow the ingrown hair to grow until it goes away.If you let your hair grow, it will help you clear up your pubic hair faster.Most ingrown hairs go away on their own.If you help bring it to the surface, you may be able to remove it quicker.
Step 2: Pick at the ingrown hair because it can cause an infection.
Most ingrown hairs don't get infections, but breaking the skin increases your risk.It is a good idea to leave the area alone.You could be tempted to dig out or push out the hair.This will make things worse.
Step 3: If you don't have an infectious disease, apply a small amount of hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching.
It is common for ingrown hairs to itch, but you shouldn't scratch it because it could break the skin.To relieve the itch, cover the hair with a thin layer of over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.You can use your cream up to 4 times a day.It is not safe to use hydrocortisone if you have an illness.You should go to a doctor if you see any signs of an illness.Follow the directions on the label if you want to use less hydrocortisone cream.
Step 4: The antibiotic cream should be applied to the ingrown hair daily.
If you have ingrown hair, it will take a long time to heal.To keep the area clean, apply an over-the-counter antibiotic cream once or twice a day.An antibiotic cream can be found at your local drugstore.
Step 5: For 15 minutes, apply a warm compress to the hair.
After soaking it in hot water, wring it out so that it doesn't get wet.For up to 15 minutes, press the warm washcloth over your ingrown hair.As needed, repeat this up to 4 times a day.The hair will rise to the surface.You can use a hot water bottle as a warm compress.
Step 6: Warm water and soap can be used to massage hair.
Warm water is used to wet the area around the ingrown hair.Apply soap to your fingers and massage your hair.To wash away soap, rinse the area with warm water.The heat from the water may cause hair to fall out.
Step 7: Dead skin cells can be removed with a natural exfoliator.
The dead skin cells that cover the ingrown hair can be removed with an exfoliator.Rub your skin care product over the area and let it sit for 10 minutes.Rub the exfoliator into your skin after you rinse it off.You can make a paste with brown or white sugar and olive oil.A mixture of used coffee grounds and olive oil is needed.Add salt and olive oil to each other.A paste can be made with just enough water and baking soda.
Step 8: retinoids can be used to remove the top layer of skin.
You can use prescription retinoids to remove stubborn ingrown hairs.This causes the hair to grow back.If this is an option for you, talk to your doctor.You should use your treatment as directed.You need a prescription to get retinoids.
Step 9: The rounded part of the hair is where the tweezers should be placed.
If your hair is growing to the side, it should look like a loop.Pull on the middle part of the hair until the end is visible.
Step 10: The end of the hair will come out when you rotation your tweezers back and forth.
Pull the hair to the right with your tools.The hair should be twisted to the left.When the end comes out, keep rotating the tweezers.It will hurt a lot if you pull the hair directly up.It is better to work the end of the hair out.You should not dig the ends of your tweezers into your skin.
Step 11: Remove the hair from under your skin.
After removing the end of your hair, you can use your tweezers.Pull the hair out with the help of the tweezers.Your hair will be gone at this point.Pulling out hair will cause some irritation.It shouldn't be very painful.
Step 12: Warm water and soap can be used to clean the area.
Wet the area with warm water and massage soap into it.The soap should be washed with warm, running water.This will make sure the hair isn't dirty.If you don't want your skin to dry, pat it dry with a clean towel.
Step 13: The antibiotic cream should be applied to the area.
To apply antibiotic cream to the empty hair follicle, use a cotton swab or finger.This will help speed up the healing process.The antibiotic cream may help prevent scarring.
Step 14: Changing your shaving routine will reduce the risk of ingrown hair.
Before shaving, cut your hair short with scissors.For a few minutes before shaving, soak in a hot shower, bath, or warm compress.You can shave in the same direction as your hair grows with a gentle shaving cream.Wear cotton underwear after to reduce chafing.Electric clippers can shorten hairs instead of shaving them off.If you frequently get ingrown hairs, consider laser hair removal from a dermatologist.
Step 15: If you notice signs of an illness, you should see your doctor.
If you break the skin it is possible for your ingrown hair to get infections.Proper treatment is needed if you have an illness.You should talk to your doctor if you notice any of the symptoms.
Step 16: If your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, use it.
Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic if you have an illness.If you have a mild infection, you will most likely use an antibiotic.An oral antibiotic can be given to you for a severe infection.Take your medication the way it's supposed to be taken.Don't stop taking your antibiotic until you use up your entire prescription.If you don't, your infection may come back.Unless you have an illness, you don't need an antibiotic.It won't help you get rid of your pubic hair.
Step 17: Try not to remove the hair until the area heals.
The hair needs to be left alone while you treat the infection.It can make the infections worse if you try to pull it out.When is it okay to try to remove pubic hair?As your infection clears, it is possible that your pubic hair will emerge on its own.