Anyone with ingrown problems?

[bunnylover]

i think im starting to get more ingrowns on my legs and im kinda freaking out here. i have ingrowns but i just noticed today that theyve become bright red, bumpy, and some red dots but i don't see hair inside...i don't believe its a rash. does anyone here have any suggestions for getting rid of ingrowns ?? :bawling:

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update:

turns out it was a rash. its fading away now. im thinking it must be the new shower gel, which is the only thing i switched in the past few days. but not exactly sure if this is the cause.

but anyway, please continue to post more ways to combat ingrowns here! thanks!!!

 

[usersassychick0]

sorry! looking forward to the responses also..

 

[mehrunissa]

Exfoliate with a loofah or body scrub, but gently, and in the shower when your skin is damp. There's also TendSkin you can buy at Sephora, I believe, and it's supposed to get rid of the ingrowns. If you do a search online for home-made TendSkin, there are recipes for that as well. Good luck!

 

[Aprill]

great tips

 

[Ashley]

There are some products that can help with the irritation and bumps and are supposed to prevent ingrown hairs. You can get some cheap ones at Sally's Beauty Supply. And remember to exfoliate! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Retro-Violet]

i usually get them on my bikini line.

 

[SalJ]

me too, loads of the buggers!! exfoliating helps but I tend to just dig them out with tweezers!! haha.

 

[snowy]

Ya....me too.... same problem.

 

[Becka]

I get them on my bikini line too, drives me nuts - wish I could find a cure

 

[xXMelissaXx]

My sister tried TendSkin and it didn't work. I agree that you should definitely exfoliate regularly.

 

[Helen Claire]

TendSkin's active ingredient is salicylic acid which can be found in a wide variety of skincare products, especially those for treating acne. It's an anti-inflammatory as well as an oil-based exfoliator (beta hydroxy acid, BHA), meaning it will reduce redness and swelling while helping clean out the pore surrounding the hair shaft. Home-made TendSkin uses aspirin to provide the BHA and is very cheap to whip up.

I use generic brand salicylic acid cleansing gel that's supposed to be used the face and a soft washcloth to exfoliate any ingrowns on my legs. HTH!

 

[mowgli]

Great tip! Thanks...now I know what to do with all those SA cleansers that I dont use anymore!

Also, Paulas Weightless Body treatment lotion (2% BHA) is supposed to be excellent for ingrowns as well and ketopiloris too..

I didnt think I had any kp until I started using Paulas lotion on my knees and elbows...I can't believe how smooth they are now!

 

[LipglossQueen]

I use tweezers but I guess the facial cleanser idea is great way to get rid of the Olay Clarity facial washes I no longer use!

 

[cintamay]

yeah the best thing u can do is exfoliate everyday when u shower. Also using a chemical exfoliant helps (BHA, AHA)

 

[chameleonmary]

it doesnt appear to be ingrowns, but more of a shaving rash or blocked follicles. you cant have a leg full of ingrown hairs, theyre a random thing.i get ingrowns quite badly, but only the odd one here and there.

exfoliating is a great preventative measure, but can sometimes also aggravate follicles and ingrowns. there are now specially made sprays and lotions to calm rashes and aggravated skin, or even a mild cortisone cream can help.

 

[DAngel]

Keep the area exfoliated and moisturized at all times.(Bikini Line that is). You may want to consider Laser Hair Removal. I had the worse ingrowns with the most hideous bikini line, I have done two laser treatments and it looks 100 % better.

 

[smilingface]

I have a hard time preventing ingrowns. I use high time bump stopper. It is for men, but I use it after I shave. This doesn't completely get rid of my ingrowns but it does help a bit.

For existing ingrowns, I have been using Prids drawing salve. I put in on my ingrown when I am wearing shorts so it doesn't get all over my pants. Anyway I leave it on for a few hours. It takes a few days of doing this before the ingrown finally works it way out but it is better than squeezing it and leaving a red mark behind. I got both of these items at drugstore.com.