Skin Conditions

Ingrown hair is an esthetic problem more than a health problem. However, ingrown hair may lead to complications as well, as the skin can get infected. Knowing the causes of ingrown hair can be helpful to be able to prevent this problem in the future. Dry Skin People with dry skin, both men and women ... Continue Reading

An ingrown hair (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae or PFB in medical terms) is one that grows back or sideways into the skin and often causes irritation, skin discoloration, scarring and in many cases, cosmetic or aesthetic problems. This most often happens when the hair is cut short, and therefore has a sh ... Continue Reading

Among common skin problems, ingrown hair is a common occurrence. Ingrown hair is found among men and women. Ingrown hair is more likely to develop on skin surface that is repeatedly shaved. However, ingrown hair can happen in any surface that has hair follicles. Ingrown hair represents a condition w ... Continue Reading

Among commonly-occurring skin problems, ingrown hair bumps have a high incidence among men and women. These bumps are often caused due to wrongful or forceful shaving methods. An ingrown hair bump is also called a razor bump, since a razor is the most widely-used shaving tool. Ingrown hair bumps can Continue Reading

Ingrown hair may be caused by a wide range of factors including dry skin, hair removal procedures, curly hairs, oily skin or close cutting of hairs. It is important to know what causes ingrown hair in your case, to be able to prevent this problem. Ingrown hair may be prevented, but not in all cases, Continue Reading

Try a natural ingrown hair remedy before you take more aggressive steps to handle this issue. Ingrown hair, as the name suggests, is hair that has grown under the surface of the skin. Sometimes, it can lead to infections. In most cases, ingrown hair is a painful condition. The bumps can occur in all Continue Reading

Ingrown hair can often occur after a shaving or hair removal treatment. The hair will be covered by a thin layer of skin cells and may accumulate sebum or other bacteria, which can lead to additional problems. Ingrown hair can be removed by extracting the hairs from the follicles, and this procedure Continue Reading

An ingrown hair is caused when a strand of hair grows inwards, towards the hair follicle instead of growing in the normal, outward direction. The ingrown hair is visible in the form of an inflamed bump that has a distinct, acne-like form. Rather than depending upon chemical formulations, a safer and Continue Reading

Ingrown hair can be an esthetic problem affecting a large number of people, both men and women. Ingrown hair may appear in areas such as the face, legs, under arms or pubic area. The condition is more frequent in people that shave or use other types of hair removal treatments. There are numerous myt ... Continue Reading

Ingrown hair is a phenomenon that occurs when a hair follicle, usually previously shaved or plucked, grows back into the skin. This tends to occur in areas in which you remove your hair; in women, that may be on the legs, armpits or pubic area and in men, that may be on the face or head. Symptoms of Continue Reading