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Ingrown hairs are those bumps caused by the tiny hairs not breaking out of your skin and continuing to grow under a layer of skin. They can be pretty tricky to remove, and can cause infection when not done correctly.

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What is the purplish pimple you have on your leg?

I'm no expert, but whenever I have them they are ingrown hairs caused by shaving (although you can get ingrown hairs if you don't shave,too). I find that when I exfoliate more frequently after shaving, I have fewer ingrown hairs.


What causes ingrown hair and how do you get rid of them?

The best way to get rid of ingrown hairs is to contact your dermotologist. A dermotologist can provide the best treatment necessary that won't damage your skin.


What causes purplish pimples on your stomach?

Pimples that form on the stomach are generally ingrown hairs. They are often mistaken for pimples, when they are then popped they tend to become infected.


Are ingrown hairs harmful?

No, not really, just painful. I just got done plucking some. LOL, I am a guy with long hair, though. Here's a page with good information about ingrown hairs, what causes them, how to avoid them, what to do if you have one - and what NOT to do! best-mens-skin-care.


What can cause bumps in your pubic area that bleed when popped?

probably ingrown hairs. If the hairs are cut short (below the skin) they can grow under the skin and become infected.


What is the best way to shave a mans face up or down strokes?

down strokes To get a closer shave use the up stroke method. This causes problems with ingrown hairs due to the fact you are cutting against the grain, so to speak. Using down strokes will cut the hairs but not as close and fewer ingrown hairs.


What can be the causes of ingrown facial hair?

Causes of ingrown facial hair can include having oily skin, which stops the hairs growing outwards and forcing them inward. Shaving the wrong away (against the grain) can also cause ingrown facial hair as it disrupts the shape of the hair follicle causing it to grow the other way.


What causes bumpy legs?

On a woman who shaves her legs? Razor bumps, which are ingrown hairs. Exfoliation helps.


Will teabags help ingrown hair?

Some people think that teabags do help with ingrown hairs. Some people do not think that teabags help with a ingrown hair.


What is a home remedy for ingrown hairs?

all u have to do is pull it out with tweezers


What contra actions can you get from waxing?

bruising, blood spotting, ingrown hairs


How do you get a good bikini line free off bumps and ingrown hairs?

waxing

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