How can you make ingrown hairs less red and bumpy?

i have ingrown pubic hairs (nasty) and they are these huge red bumps, how can i make the redness and swelling go away? quickly. i dont mind if the hair are still ingrown, i would just like that area to be smooth.

How can you make ingrown hairs less red and bumpy?

I have heard you could cut a potato slice and put it on the bump with a band-aid covering it and it draw out the puss and bring the hair to the surface. I haven't tried it personally but it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot.

How can you make ingrown hairs less red and bumpy?

Apply a poultice of clay or potato peel. From http://hairremoval.in

How can you make ingrown hairs less red and bumpy?

get a sewing needle and pull them out... i do that when i get ingrown hairs...its fun for the whole family! well maybe not..but if ya have a lot it'll probably be time consuming..so u might wanna save it for a rainy day...

How can you make ingrown hairs less red and bumpy?

Identify the ingrown hair. Not all bumps on the skin are caused by ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs, often called razor bumps, occur most frequently on the beard area or on other places, such as the legs, where you shave. They typically cause skin irritation that looks and feels like a small pimple or cyst and which may contain pus. You may also be able to see the hair just below the skin.

Apply a warm, moist compress to the area for a few minutes to soften the skin. Thoroughly wet a clean washcloth with very warm water and hold it against the affected area. When the washcloth cools down, run it under warm water again. If you can see the ingrown hair embedded in the skin, this treatment will soften the hair and bring it closer to the surface. If you can't initially see the hair, leave the warm compress on until it rises to the skin's surface. If you apply the compress for ten minutes and you still can't see any sign of hair, the problem is probably something else--see a dermatologist if the problem persists.

Use a sterile needle or tweezers to gently tease the hair out of the skin. The warm compress should have brought the hair to the surface--don't dig for the hair if you can't easily get at it. Don't pluck the hair out completely if you can avoid doing so; just make sure that the ingrown end is out of the skin. It may take a little time to coax the hair out: be patient, and do not cut the skin.

Wash the area around the (formerly) ingrown hair with warm water and a moisturizing soap. Gentle washing helps prevent infection, but soap that dries out the skin and the hair can make it easier for the hair to become ingrown again. The solution: use a moisturizing soap, or apply a separate moisturizer after you apply antiseptic.

Apply an antiseptic. An antiseptic, such as hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl peroxide or rubbing alcohol can be dabbed on the skin with a cotton ball or cotton swab to provide extra protection against infection.

TipsIf you can't see the hair initially, leave the warm, moist compress in place for a while longer.

You can sterilize your tools by boiling or by cleaning with alcohol.

Try loosening your clothing. Next to shaving, tight clothing is the most frequent cause of ingrown hairs, particularly on the legs. Try wearing looser pants, skirts or shorts, and see if the problem goes away.

If you have persistent or widespread ingrown hairs, consider either chemical or laser hair removal.

Try exfoliating regularly. Take a loofah to your skin every time you shower, and you'll not only get rid of flaky dead skin, but also loosen up and prevent ingrown hairs.

Shave correctly to prevent recurrence. Since most ingrown hairs are caused by shaving, the easiest way to prevent them is to grow a beard. Even hairs that are initially ingrown will usually grow out in time. If shaving is a must, however, be sure to do it right. .

Use the right shaving implements. If you're shaving the right way but ingrown hairs persist, try switching up your shaving tools. The longer the hair, the less likely it is to curl back into the skin, so try shaving less closely by using a single-blade razor or electric shaver instead of a multi-blade razor. Also, be sure to moisturize after shaving. Using a moisture-rich aftershave or lotion will soften hairs so they won't easily be able to penetrate the skin.

Unclog your pores. If your ingrown hairs are stuck underneath the skin (as opposed to those which grow out and then grow back in), you probably have a blockage of the hair follicles. Use non-comedogenic shaving cream and aftershave (non-comedogenic products don't clog pores), and try using an exfoliating product or applying an acne cream containing salicylic acid.

Get help. If you have an ingrown hair you can't remove, or if you have a persistent problem with ingrown hairs, see a dermatologist.

Also after you shave USE a ravor bump AID. A popular one is called TEND(buy it off amazon), my personal fav was one I got from Walmart for five dollars for African American MEN. Their hair is coarse and so the formula they use for their beards is stronger(I have curly hair sooo the other razor bump stuff sucked).

ALSO before you shave look at my answer here http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

It is the BEST way to shave and make sure you dont get as many ingrowns if any in the first place. Good luck!