How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

Mine is close to my bikini line, and it has gotten really red and swollen, it hurts! Someone help!

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

oh wow i hate those!!! and DONT SET IT ON FIRE

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 (see picture below) 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.

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. Check out the related wikiHows for complete information.

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.

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

sorry to be crude, but just put a hot flannel of and squeeze. usually the top or a curled bit of hair will pop, with or without a bit of pus. pluck out the hair and put tcp on then leave it.

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

honey, you just gotta tweeze it.

make sure you can get ahold of the hair so you dont pull your skin.

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

You have to pull it out with tweezers. Depending on how ingrown it is, you may need to pop the bump first, then pull the hair, afterwards, you HAVE to clean it with peroxide, otherwise it may get infected more. If you do all that, there should be no evidence of it within 2 days.

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

You really have to pull the hair out. If you don't it's going to get infected. Pulling the hair out will hurt a little, but once it's out you'll feel much better.

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

Pull the hair out with a pair of tweezers, and then (sorry if this sounds gross), push on either size like your popping a zit. Some puss will come out and then it will get better.

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

salicylic acid. (AKA acne cream). Seriously, my bikini waxer told me to use it.

(please do realize, that it will resemble a pimple. you also need to 'express' the area once it is ready. Invest in a good pair of tweezers also)

How do you get rid of a ingrown hair?

you can get rid of ingrown hairs by using a exfoliater. you can buy these at the dermal institute (if u want a good 1) or at bath and body works