The problem that concerns, rather, cosmetic troubles. If you do not help the ingrown hair loose, then this phenomenon can bring enough anxiety.
Features of the problem
Hair, if shaved, and the hair bag remains untouched, can grow again. If during the shave he turned and got a significant slope to the surface of the skin or broke, then the hair can change the direction of growth.
So, the hair begins to grow into the skin and create, at the same time, a problem area. This phenomenon, for the most part, does not pose a serious threat to human health. But without attention such an event can not be left, it is necessary to treat at home or contact a specialist.
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Classification of
Ingrown hair can manifest itself in the form:
- of abscess,
- swelling accompanied by reddening of this area.
The tubercle, resulting from the problem of ingrown hair, is distinguished on the basis of how deep the hair is located. There are cases:
- the location of ingrown hair is close to the surface of the skin,
- has a deeper growth of hair.
How the ingrown hair looks
Localization of ingrown hair
The localization of ingrown hair is the place where the hair grows, and their removal is performed, or the skin surface gets rubbed against contact with tight or coarse clothing. Most ingrown hair occurs in the area:
- neck,
- face,
- on the legs,
- in infants on the back,
- in the underarm area,
- on the bikini patches.
Causes of
Hair growth can occur under the influence of such factors:
- skin trauma during hair removal,
- unprofessionally performed hair removal procedure:
- by shugaring,
- with razor,
- wax strips,
- electric shaver;
- genetic predisposition to ingrown hair,
- excessively dry skin,
- inadequate care for skin areas prone to depilation.
Symptoms of
Symptoms of the problem:
- After the hair removal procedure, redness occurred on a certain site, and then there was swelling.
- Approximately on the third day after shaving, nodules appear on the skin surface, which cause painful itching.
- That the tubercle is exactly ingrown hair can be evidenced by the fact that sealed hair will be seen inside the formation( this is the case in some cases).
- Suppuration of the place( ingrown hair) is observed when the infection enters the tubercle and develops the inflammatory process.
- In children, ingrown hair looks the same as in adults: a hidden hair that causes anxiety and itching.
Diagnosis
Ingrown hair is determined visually by the symptoms that accompany this phenomenon. Obviously, when there is an inflamed bump, a few days after removing the hair from the surface of the skin, especially if the hair is visible inside, this indicates that the hair has become ingrown.
Mechanism of formation of explosives
Treatment of
Helping a patient with an ingrown hair problem is to release this hair from hiding and removing the inflammatory process if it has already begun. In the best case, the hair itself overcomes the barrier and is shown on the surface. If this occurs, the inflammation subsides.
Therapeutic way
- When releasing hairs on the back of the babies , methods are used to warm the skin and expand the pores. Often warm milk is applied to the back. After this, sometimes helps to roll out the crumbs of bread, so that the hairs appear on the surface.
- In adults, the principle of assistance is the same. It is necessary to soften the skin, to achieve expansion of the pores, so as to be easier to release the inner core of the tubercle and release the hair from the shelter.
By medicamentous method
In order to soften the skin and help the hair to break through to the surface, various means are used.
It can be:
- salicylic acid,
- lotion of herbs:
- chamomile,
- calendula;
- lotion: glycerin( teaspoon), two tablets of aspirin, boiled water - a quarter of a glass;
- cream from the company Folisan,
- scrub - for this purpose mix the coffee grounds with a small amount of gel( for the shower) and olive oil( a tablespoon).
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Other methods of
To avoid infection in the wound with independent actions aimed at releasing the hair, it is recommended to consult a specialist in the beauty salon. They will perform an autopsy of the tubercle.
At home
When the tubercle, which appeared as a result of ingrown hair, reaches a certain stage of maturation - it can be squeezed out. Usually the seal at this stage is filled with yellow pus and is seen inside the hair. Interfere with the situation with the use of radical actions should be carefully so as not to infect the infection. The surface of the skin around the tubercle is decontaminated and clean fingers are pressed on the pimple from the sides.
It is allowed to open the pustules with a sterile needle or scalpel. After cleaning the cavity of the pus, the hair is pulled out, and the wound is disinfected. For the surface treatment, the following products are suitable:
- chlorhexidine,
- hydrogen peroxide.
Prevention of disease
To prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs, preventive measures should be taken.
- Follow the rules of skin care, which is subjected to hair removal: use scrubs, moisturize, apply before and after shaving care.
- To start depilation, when the hairs have already reached at least 2 mm.
- During depilation, do not allow movement against hair growth. Do not strongly stretch the skin at the time of the procedure, and for a long time to drive with a razor within one section.
- If there is a tendency to the appearance of ingrown hair, then you need to change the method of depilation.
- Use scrubs after 4 days after hair removal.
Complications of
If the hair has grown into deeper layers of the skin, then it will not be visually observed in the tubercle. Such a case will require the same actions as described above, but more effort.
When self-disclosing inflamed cones, there is a danger of infecting the wound. The consequence of ingrown hair can be:
- spots on the skin,
- scars,
- scars.
Forecast
Ingrown hair - a phenomenon not dangerous to human health. The problem is cured, but it can be repeated. To overcome it completely it is necessary to understand the cause of the appearance of ingrown hair and to work on it.
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