Ingrown
Pimples - How To Get Rid Of An Ingrown
Pimple
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If you need to know how to get rid of an
ingrown pimple, and are looking for a cure, then read this
article. Usually ingrown pimples on areas where you shave are,
are not pimples at all, but are really ingrown hairs!
Causes
Ingrown hairs occur when hair is cut or
broken below the level of the skin. When this happens the hair
can sometimes grow into the side of the follicle instead of up
and out. This can result in a painful red bump that can fill
with puss (a pustule). Ingrown hairs can be very painful and it
is common for people to mistake them for ingrown pimples. Some
people have even been known to describe them as an ingrown hair
pimple!
Treatment
There are a couple of different strategies
for dealing with ingrown hairs. You can free the hair, so it
grows out of the skin, or you can remove the hair. Usually if
you leave it alone, it will eventually free itself. You can
help by gently exfoliating, so the dead skin doesn't block the
opening. If a pustule forms, you can gently squeeze it with two
cotton balls and the hair will usually pop right out. A second
option is to use a sterilized needle or tweezers to fish the
hair out. At this point, you can either leave the hair there,
or use tweezers to remove it altogether. After either one of
these treatments you should use an astringent on the affected
area.
Prevention
One problem with ingrown hairs is that they
can continue to become ingrown. This is especially true with
people who have curly hair. There are a few things you can do
to prevent this. Exfoliating and removing the dead skins cells
keeps the openings of the skin from being blocked and should
help. Also using a moisturizer will keep your skin moist and
soft and will decrease the build of dry skin cells. If this
doesn't work, you may opt for laser hair removal.
These tips will help you be prepared so you
never have to wonder how to get rid of an ingrown pimple again.
Especially since you know these ingrown pimples are really
ingrown hairs.
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