Treatments for Ingrown Hairs on Arm Pits

If you have been the unfortunate victim of ingrown hairs that constantly attack under the arms, then you already know that seeking treatment early can avoid further irritation. When a hair curls back into the skin, the tip can cause inflammation and discomfort that only worsens when deodorant is applied. While an ingrown hair will go away on its own, you can’t always chance self-healing when the threat of bacteria and infection lurks in the shadows. This is why becoming familiar with effective treatments can help a great deal. A couple of suggestions include:

a) Depilatory Creams:

A depilatory cream uses chemicals and other ingredients (like baby oil and cocoa butter) to eradicate unwanted hairs and soothe skin. When it comes to hair removal, depilatory creams have a reputation for working wonders for the underarms. Popular brands include Veet and Nair.

b) Electrolysis:

When ingrown hairs on the arm pits have become a chronic problem, perhaps you should consider a more permanent solution. For example, electrolysis uses a low level electrical current to remove hairs and “kill” the issue at the root.

c) Hot, Wet Washcloth:

The heat from a wet washcloth can soften the skin under the arms, increasing the chances of combating ingrown hairs.

d) Sharp-Pointed Tweezers:

Some people have enjoyed satisfactory results when using sharp-pointed tweezers to pluck ingrown hairs. Follow up this practice with an application of peroxide.

e) Lift Impacted Hairs:

When the discomfort of an ingrown hair becomes too much to bear – use a sterilized needle to lift embedded hairs from beneath the skin.

f) Remove Bacteria with Soap:

Wash underarms with an antibacterial soap to eliminate the bacteria that can cause ingrown hairs to become infected.

g) Purchase PFB Vanish:

Fight the irritation of ingrown hairs by using the roll-on gel called PFB Vanish, which treats the redness and inflammation associated with this condition.