An ingrown hair occurs when a hair that has been shaved, waxed or plucked grows back into the skin instead of out of the hair follicle. This can cause irritation, redness, and in some cases, infection. To prevent ingrown hairs, it’s important to exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells and keep the skin clean. […]
Ingrown hair cysts are a common and often frustrating skin condition that can be uncomfortable and unsightly. They occur when hair follicles become trapped beneath the surface of the skin, causing inflammation and the formation of a small, fluid-filled sac or cyst. The most common areas for ingrown hair cysts to develop are on the […]
What Are Razor Bumps Razor bumps also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), barber’s itch and folliculitis barbae traumatica are caused by hairs curling back into the skin after being cut or shaved. This tends to be an issue for most men with thick and curly hair. While anyone can get hair bumps, men of African […]