Ingrown Hairs

What Causes Ingrown Hairs?

Ingrown hairs occur when a hair curves into or becomes trapped beneath the skin. Shaving, tweezing, waxing, friction, and naturally curved hair increase risk.

How Is It Evaluated?

Assessment considers hair-removal practices, infection, scarring, pigmentation, and whether another follicular disorder is present.

What Treatment Options Are Available?

Reducing close shaving and plucking may help. Definitive hair reduction with laser or permanent removal with electrolysis can reduce recurrent bumps when suitable.

What is the best long-term treatment for ingrown hairs?

When recurrent ingrowns are driven by hair growth, laser hair removal or electrolysis may reduce the underlying cause. The best method depends on hair color, skin tone, and treatment area.

Why Choose Hagen Health & Absolute Aesthetics?

Care is provided in Mukilteo, Washington, with an individualized medical approach and treatment recommendations based on your history, skin or health concerns, and goals. Patients visit from Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek, Snohomish County, and Whidbey Island.

Elizabeth’s Approach

I look at hair-removal habits, inflammation, skin tone, and possible hormonal drivers so we treat the cause as well as the bumps. Explore laser hair removal and electrolysis and related options.

Aftercare and Next Steps

Avoid picking and irritating hair-removal methods while skin is inflamed. Follow shaving, exfoliation, and topical guidance, and contact the clinic for spreading redness, drainage, severe pain, or scarring.