Ingrown hairs are hair follicles that get stuck inside the skin. They are usually caused by hair removal and hair regrowth following shaving, waxing or the use of tweezers. Although swelling, redness, and irritation are the most common symptoms, more serious infections can occasionally arise. You can find ways to get rid of ingrown pubic hair and prevent it from coming back.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Part 1: Prepare the Area
Step 1. Clean the area around the pubis
A warm shower helps open pores for easier hair removal.
If you have recently washed the area, apply a warm compress. Run hot water over a washcloth for one minute. Squeeze it and place it on the pubic area for 5 minutes
Step 2. Take a bath with magnesium salts if the ingrown hair cannot escape from the surface of the skin
If the hair has grown deeply, bathing will help bring it to the surface and reduce inflammation.
Step 3. Dry the area by blotting with a towel
Cover it as you prepare to remove the hair.
Step 4. Buy astringent lotion with salicylic acid
You can find it at the pharmacy for the treatment of acne.
Method 2 of 4: Part 2: Hair Removal Tools
Step 1. Sterilize your tweezers
You will need a clean, sharp pair of tweezers for hair removal.
Step 2. Wash your hands
Method 3 of 4: Part 3: Ingrown Hair Removal
Step 1. Apply pressure near the ingrown hair area by pushing with your fingers on both sides
This movement helps the hair come out.
Step 2. Pull out the tip of the hair with tweezers
Try to avoid breaking your skin if possible.
Step 3. Apply the astringent lotion to the area with a cotton swab
Try to cleanse the area of pus and blood.
Step 4. Let it dry
Apply the astringent solution several times a day.
Step 5. Apply an antibiotic ointment, such as bacictracin, if the area appears to be infected
Leave in contact with the air and wear cotton underwear until the wound has healed.
Method 4 of 4: Part 4: Prevention
Step 1. Avoid stretching the skin too tight when shaving, tweezing or waxing
This movement can cause hair under the skin to regrow.
Step 2. Apply astringent lotion or toner with salicylic acid after each hair removal
Exfoliating the skin eliminates dead cells that cause hair to regrow under the skin.
Step 3. Wear cotton underwear and avoid synthetic fibers
Cotton allows the area to breathe and reduce infection.
Step 4. Don't wear tight pants or jeans
They can increase the regrowth of ingrown hair in the bikini area.