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May 8, 2013
Mollie K.
Hey ladies.. just wondering.. do any of you get scars from ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing? I get them really badly on my inner thighs and it is incredibly embarrassing, any treatments or recommendations?
May 8, 2013
Ashleigh E.
I get them aswell, exfoliation is the best thing, and then moisturise well! You need to reduce your dead skin so the hair comes through easier! And if you have scarring use vitamin e capsules , cut them open And use the oil on the scars ' they will eventually lighten.
May 9, 2013
E B.
Lol I would say stop waxing and shaving but this isnt the 70's anymore lol.
May 9, 2013
Bella S.
Use nars ingrown hair gel
May 9, 2013
Roz X.
You can prevent them with meds from a derm if they are that bad. Gone baby gone.
May 9, 2013
Roz X.
BTW Chronic, painful ingrown hairs that often leave scars is a medical condition called folliculitis.
May 9, 2013
Mollie K.
Thanks all, especially Rozberry.. I didn't know you could treat it with meds!
May 9, 2013
Jeevitha S.
I have used vit e capsules. They tend to clog your pores and aggrevate the skin condition further. So exfoliating and moisturizing the skin with light weight moisturizer.
May 9, 2013
Roz X.
I didn't either until my derm told me. There are several options based on each individual. Sometimes Nicotinamide is prescribed or Doxycycline. There is a sort of bacteria that is present in the body and for some people, it results in chronic bumps beneath the flesh.. aka ingrown hairs. This could be on the face..stomach..legs..pubic region..anywhere. The way it works (for many) is that a high daily dose is subscribed band gradually lowered over time...the body reducing production of the bacteria as a result. Some people can stop meds over time...while others may need a low dose as part of their health regimen. These are usually accompanied by a retinoid cream and instruction on how to reduce risk altogether. Exfoliation is a crucial step in prevention. DermaDoctor KP duty scrub is a prime example of a step one can take to reduce risk and/or treat them. An excellent, licensed derm should be able to aid most sufferers. This should not be confused with getting a few here and there in the bikini area. I've already gone into great detail in several threads with tips on care, treatment and prevention for shaving or waxing. I am not a doctor...but have done my best to provide information my own derm gave me...and based on personal experience. For chronic sufferers... there IS help out there and a great chance for them to be folliculitis free. :)
May 9, 2013
Roz X.
BTW I really wish more users would utilize the search function as so many peeps have common concerns. It would result in threads packed with info rather than a zillion single threads addressing identical issues. Chances are a few days from now...someone suffering from ingrown hairs most likely won't see this and everyone's helpful advice...and that's a shame. :/
May 9, 2013
Roz X.
Molly...that isn't directed at you, hun. I just mean the community as a whole. Good luck and best of health to you. :D.
May 9, 2013
Mollie K.
That's true I'll definitely search next time and thank you for all of the advice.. I am definitely a chronic sufferer!
May 9, 2013
Roz X.
My pleasure. You have a great night.