Causes of ingrown Pubic Hair, treatment and prevention

Causes of ingrown Pubic Hair, treatment and prevention


An ingrown hair near the genitals develops when the tip of a pubic hair folds back into the skin at the root, causing the appearance of a painful pink or red bump. The bump may be hard, soft and filled with pus. It can also become itchy, inflamed, or infected. Some ingrown hairs are usually harmless, but they can cause severe pain.

Ingrown hairs are a common problem among people who shave, wax, or use another method to remove pubic hair. Ingrown pubic hairs can also be caused by wearing tight clothing that irritates or rubs the skin. People with curlier pubic hair are also more likely to experience ingrown hairs.

Removing ingrown pubic hair


Ingrown pubic hair can be removed using a hot compress or cloth soaked in warm water. Also, a person can remove ingrown hair by using sterilized tweezers to grasp the ingrown hair in the center of the loop and gently twisting both ways. This should slacken the hair and encourage the tip of the hair to come out of the skin.

On the other hand, a person could try putting in the edge of the tweezers under the loop and gently pulling it upward. Tweezers can be used to pluck the hair carefully once the tip of the hair is out of the skin.

The affected area should be washed with warm, soapy water, patted dry, and an antibiotic ointment should be applied. Avoid touching the affected area until it has healed completely.

Treatment
In most cases, ingrown hairs will resolve without treatment. However, if a bump becomes too itchy or painful, there are different home remedies one can use to get rid of them.

Some home remedies to treat an ingrown hair near the vagina include:
 
Stopping hair removal until the ingrown hair has disappeared
 
Applying a hot compress
 
Washing the affected area with soap and warm water
 
Using an ointment once or twice a day to reduce the risk of infection.

Creams that can help soothe the area and prevent infection include:

Witch hazel
hydrocortisone
anti-itch creamd
Diluted tea tree oil
pure aloe vera
benzoyl peroxide

Prevention
Take the following steps to help prevent ingrown pubic hairs:

Trim longer hairs to make them easier to remove
 
Soak the skin in warm water to soften the pubic hair
 
Exfoliate the area gently to remove dead skin cells
 
Soften the hair with an oil or lotion
 
Make sure the razor is sharp if shaving, use shaving cream, wet the skin first, and pull the skin tight
 
wash the area and gently pat dry
 
Apply a moisturizing skin cream that contains salicylic or glycolic acid


Credits: Healthline, Healthdiary