Why Waxing Causes Ingrown Hairs [DermTV.com Epi #73]

Via http://www.dermtv.com - Waxing is one of the most common and affordable ways to remove hairs, but it often leads to ingrowns. Dr. Schultz will explain why ingrown hairs occur and some possible ingrown hair treatment.

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[LittlePinkRoses]

What do you think of lemon juice helping to remove the little after pimple red spots? And What r your recomendations for a moisteriser for sensitve acne prone skin that helps soothe the skin of redness?

[dermTVdotcom]

@LittlePinkRoses: I do not think lemon juice will help remove the "little after pimple red spots," particularly because it has citric acid in it which can in fact be irritating. In regards to recommended products, please visit the DermTV website and visit the "Acne Friendly Products" episode for recommended products.

[jessLUVSdave]

My friend had laser hair removal done and her hair still grows back. It's a waste of money.

[dermTVdotcom]

@jessLUVSdave: Unfortunately, some people have hormonal conditions that defy the established efficacy of laser hair removal. In my experience, when patients do not respond to conventionally effective doses and frequency of laser treatments for hair removal, referral to an endocrinologist usually uncovers hormonal abnormality causing unresponsive hair growth. In addition, laser hair removal is only effective is the physical or professional performing it uses effective techniques.

[SerendipitousJ]

I actually disagree with this because I've been monitoring where i get the ingrown hairs each time i wax and they come through different spots/areas each time. Im pretty sure the body repairs the pathway through which the hair grows each time it is ripped out. The body is magnificent in repairing itself without medication or other various techiniques. Anyways i guess this is just a means through which to advertise laser hair removal.

[OasisMuahh]

@dermTVdotcom yes I don't recommend anyone to use an epilator. Last month I bought a Emjoi epilator awesome tool and it works wonderfully. However, I've never ever had ingrown hair but after using Emjoi epilator when the hairs were growing back I was left with ingrown hairs.. worst thing I've ever done was to use this epilator.

[infraball]

@OasisMuahh ... i'm pretty sure you'd have the same problems if you used waxing, threading, or any other similar methods, too.

i use an epilator and make sure to exfoliate and moisturise my skin and i get very little in grown hairs as a result of maintaining clean, well moisturised legs.

[Danval1023]

@MsSabaikram I don't know how to help with that but instead of waxing try just getting one of those round sponge things you use in the shower (I think it's called a loofa?) and loading it up with soap, get it really soapy and.. Well Put it on your pubic area then go ahead and shave. I don't think you are actually supposed to use Nair on your pubic area btw, I could be wrong though.

[bonitabandita]

@Afsoon2009 I've just read your comment and can say that 've got the same problem! Have you found any solution?

I've just stopped epilating waxing or shaving, just trimming. But it's not a decision! Don't know what to do, as laser hair removal is not for my color type.

[Sweetpeajolz]

what about darker skins that cannot tolerate laser hair removal???....I agree that this was an advertising ploy

[KawaiiGal1209]

Omg thank you so much doc!

[anukikiluv]

hey i shave my legs and i get ingrowns i have gotten the ingrown hairs out but i dont know how to fade the scars do you have any recomendations?

[osuushiza8]

@dermTVdotcom After reading this, speaking of endocrinologists, do people with an underactive thyroid deal with more reacurring ingrown hair? I know a person that has had only a few in her lifetime, even though she's been underactive for years. Lately, she gets them so bad, it causes all these bumps- some that itch and from into a blackhead like substance as well- but on her legs. She's so embarrased by it that she never wears shorts, skirts, or even capris.

Is the thyroid issue to blame?

[osuushiza8]

S***! Why can't he be my dermatologist!? -___-

[ShAT3yS]

Ugh I wax my back last year and I got ingrown and freaking huge red pimple in my back and it looks horrible I don't know how to get them off :-( i regret waxing my back

[jualkyn]

wow i thought waxing caused less ingrown hairs than shaving does...>< how on earth are we suppose to avoid ingrown hairs then?