If the ingrown hair is not very inflamed, it can heal itself. However, if the inflammation persists, it may be necessary to treat corticoid, antibiotic or antifungal. Depending on the infection, there may also be a need to take oral antibiotics.
When inflamed ingrown hair is infected with bacteria that inhabit the skin (staphylococci), local itching and inflammation present pus. The treatment in this case is done with antibiotics through ointments or orally. A combination of both can also be made. While there is inflammation, the affected area should not be shaved.
The ingrown hair may also be infected by bacteria present on Water. The site has red and itchy rashes, and it may develop blisters with pus. In this case, ingrown hairs tend to become infected in places in the body that stay wet longer, such as the regions that come in contact with swimsuits. Antibiotics are rarely indicated in these situations and treatment is lotions which relieve the itching.
The ingrown hairs may also be inflamed due to the presence of fungi, causing itching, especially in the back and chest. It can also occur in the neck, face, shoulders and arms. Treatment in these cases is done with antifungals topics or orally.
There are cases of inflamed ingrown hairs where the doctor may choose to make a drainage through a small cut to remove the pus and relieve the pain.
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Some care can help to prevent the appearance of inflamed ingrown hairs, such as:
- Use electric shaver;
- Use warm water to shave and massage the hairs to soften them before shaving;
- Use gel or shaving foam or soap to facilitate sliding of the blade and avoid cuts;
- Pass the shaver in the direction of hair growth;
- Put a moisturizer on your face after shaving;
- Keep the skin clean, dry and moisturized, without irritations or injuries.
The specialist for the diagnosis and treatment of inflamed ingrown hairs is the doctor / dermatologist.
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