Meta description: Ingrown pimples are common skin problems that develop when ingrown hairs get trapped below the skin’s surface. Infection and irritation to the area only worsen the condition.
Ingrown pimples occur in areas of the body where the hair is cut frequently with the use of razors. The neck area is prone to ingrown pimples. Treated incorrectly can cause infection or scarring.
What is an Ingrown Pimple
An ingrown pimple is caused when the hair grows downward under the skin’s surface instead of upward. Shaving is one culprit of the skin disorder. According to studies, some razors cut the hair leaving a sharp or uneven edge to the hair follicle. As the hair begins to grow, it gets trapped under the skin and develops into what’s called …show more content…
Sometimes, breaking the skin helps to release the hair. In other cases, the hair irritates the skin causing an infection around the opening of the hair follicle. Left untreated the infection can become a scabby sore.
It’s not a health or life-threatening situation, but it is bothersome, sometimes painful and embarrassing. Severe infection can cause permanent hair damage or loss. The ailment may need a prescription medicine to treat the infection. Mild cases clear up within a few days on their own.
What Causes Ingrown Pimple
Ingrown pimples are caused by trapped hair in most causes. Sometime a fungal infection or hormones causing excessive hair growth contribute to blocking or trapping hair under the skin’s surface. Individuals with curly hair are more prone to experience ingrown pimples. Curly or coarse hair naturally curves back toward the skin after being shaved.
There are methods to prevent the incident and reduce infection. Besides shaving in the direction of the hair growth, always use sharp razor to avoid breaking the hair.
• Shave after a shower, allowing the skin and hair to soften.
• Use shaving creams or some form of lather to soften the hair and
Ingrown pimples occur in areas of the body where the hair is cut frequently with the use of razors. The neck area is prone to ingrown pimples. Treated incorrectly can cause infection or scarring.
What is an Ingrown Pimple
An ingrown pimple is caused when the hair grows downward under the skin’s surface instead of upward. Shaving is one culprit of the skin disorder. According to studies, some razors cut the hair leaving a sharp or uneven edge to the hair follicle. As the hair begins to grow, it gets trapped under the skin and develops into what’s called …show more content…
Sometimes, breaking the skin helps to release the hair. In other cases, the hair irritates the skin causing an infection around the opening of the hair follicle. Left untreated the infection can become a scabby sore.
It’s not a health or life-threatening situation, but it is bothersome, sometimes painful and embarrassing. Severe infection can cause permanent hair damage or loss. The ailment may need a prescription medicine to treat the infection. Mild cases clear up within a few days on their own.
What Causes Ingrown Pimple
Ingrown pimples are caused by trapped hair in most causes. Sometime a fungal infection or hormones causing excessive hair growth contribute to blocking or trapping hair under the skin’s surface. Individuals with curly hair are more prone to experience ingrown pimples. Curly or coarse hair naturally curves back toward the skin after being shaved.
There are methods to prevent the incident and reduce infection. Besides shaving in the direction of the hair growth, always use sharp razor to avoid breaking the hair.
• Shave after a shower, allowing the skin and hair to soften.
• Use shaving creams or some form of lather to soften the hair and