Ingrown Hair on Throat
When shaving the throat, it is important to pay attention to a variety of details to ensure the smoothest results. If you speed through the process or use shaving equipment that your skin doesn’t agree with, you run the risk of suffering ingrown hairs – a common occurrence amongst shavers. However, learning what causes this widespread condition to attack the throat is one of the best ways to avoid this shaving mishap from taking place.
Appearance
Ingrown hairs occur when new growth emerges out of follicles at an angle or when hairs curl back into the skin. As a result, the skin reacts to this ‘foreign body’ by turning red, becoming painful, and displaying an unattractive rash. Other symptoms of ingrown hairs include itchy skin, inflammation, razor bumps, and in the worst cases – an infection that causes pus to gather under the skin [1].
Causes
Individuals that shave or remove hair from the throat are not the only ones that face the discomfort of ingrown hairs. The following common causes are also at fault:
a) Infection:
Bacteria, fungal infections, and acne can all cause ingrown hairs to emerge and worsen when an individual suffers from a chronic issue.
b) Stretching the Skin:
If you stretch the skin when shaving, you increase your chances of ingrown hairs that come when too close of a shave is executed.
c) Non-Exfoliated Skin:
If you ignore the power of exfoliation, you stand an increased chance of suffering ingrown hairs after a fresh shave. Dead skin cells and bacteria can gather in your pores, which can disrupt the regrowth pattern of your hair.
d) Too Hasty:
A quick shave of the throat can set the gears in motion for ingrown hairs to attack the skin when the regrowth period is in effect.
e) Turtlenecks:
When a turtleneck constantly rubs against the throat after shaving, the friction it causes can lead to the development of ingrown hairs.
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