How To Remove And Treat An Ingrown Hair

Apply A Warm Compress

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Without scolding or burning yourself, before physically removing an ingrown hair, apply a warm compress to the affected area. Since shaving can cause the hair to be sharp, applying a warm compress will soften the hair. Soak a small face towel in comfortably warm water and press it onto the sore area of skin for three to four minutes. This should cause the hair to rise closer to the surface making it easier to pull out. The hair may pull out above the skin with the gentle circular motion of the towel. More than likely, however, tweezers will be necessary to pick up the hair and pull it loose above the skin.

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