Ingrown Hair on Whites
Whether you want to display a refreshed, baby-face appearance; need smooth legs for a day at the beach; or feel you’ll impress the ladies much better without a hairy chest – shaving is a common practice amongst both men and women. However, many factors play an important role in regarding the final outcome, including your approaches towards removing unwanted hair and the tools you use when doing so. To make sure you have the least irritating shaving experience, it is suggested to become familiar with the common causes of ingrown hairs – a widespread condition that strikes any part of the body you decide to shave.
Appearance
Individuals with a Mediterranean, Jewish, or Nordic heritage usually battle with the downside of having coarse or curly hair and face a higher risk of suffering ingrown hairs after a shave. The condition is known to strike any part of the body where hair grows, especially the beard, pubic region, and legs [1]. When hairs grow sideways or curl back into the skin, inflammation settles in – often accompanied by an itchy bump. The region also usually grows red and irritated. In the worst cases, the bump becomes infected and fills with pus.
Causes
When it comes to ingrown hairs, you will find that razor blades are not the only things that can cause this condition to rear its ugly head. Wearing tight clothing, over-waxing certain parts of the body, and shaving against the grain are all common causes that join the following list:
a) Bacterial Infection:
Bacteria, fungal infections, and other skin conditions (like acne) can lead to ingrown hairs after a fresh shave or cause a chronic problem to worsen.
b) Choice of Hair Removal:
The kind of hair removal process you select will determine whether or not you will suffer ingrown hairs. Depending on the level of sensitivity regarding your skin, you could suffer irritation of the hair follicle when switching back and forth between waxing, shaving, tweezing, and electrolysis.
c) Can’t Relax Your Muscles:
Ingrown hairs can develop after a fresh shave when the muscles at the site of hair removal are tense during the process.
d) Finished Too Quickly:
Since it takes time to make sure you don’t nick the skin or shave too closely, speeding through the hair removal process is a common cause of ingrown hairs.
e) Using Unsanitary Equipment:
Unsanitary shaving equipment plays an important role in the development of ingrown hairs. Make sure that disposable razors are tossed away. Don’t forget to clean shavers and blades with rubbing alcohol. Sanitary storage of shaving equipment is also recommended.
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