Treatment
There are many different treatments for ingrown hairs.
- They can be removed with tweezers (though this can be painful and might cause infections) or dislodged with a rotatable medical device for ingrown hairs.
- Some people who chronically get ingrown hairs use laser treatment or electrolysis to completely prevent hair growth.
- There are many different products that prevent or cure ingrown hairs. Some are based on alcohol, while others are alcohol free. For some, alcohol can cause skin irritation and thus alcohol-free products may be preferred.
Read more about this topic: Ingrown Hair
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