Women love showing off their legs any time of year, whether it’s for a wedding, a trip to the beach, or another special occasion. But they can’t always flaunt them—many suffer from a condition called folliculitis, caused by ingrown hairs. Without a doubt, it’s an uncomfortable and unflattering situation.
Folliculitis, or ingrown hairs, is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles and can appear in any hairy area of the body. The main causes include continuous friction or trauma to the skin from clothing, the use of overly oily moisturizing creams, excessive sweating, occlusive bandages, certain infections, and temporary hair removal methods like shaving.
It’s commonly found in areas like the groin and legs. The lesions are clinically characterized as “white-tipped pimples” surrounded by a red halo. They’re usually asymptomatic, though they can sometimes cause itching or even pain if they’re deeper.
We recommend these tips you can try on your own to help reduce their occurrence:
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- Properly clean the affected area with an antiseptic soap.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing that causes continuous friction.
- Don’t use excessively greasy moisturizers.
- Exfoliate the skin before hair removal.
- Always shave in the direction of hair growth.
A Definitive Solution for Ingrown Hairs
Laser hair removal may be the only option to permanently eliminate ingrown hairs. Currently, laser hair removal is the best treatment for chronic folliculitis. On one hand, it avoids temporary hair removal methods that promote continuous trauma and folliculitis; on the other, by destroying the hair follicle, it prevents lesions from the very first session.
Hair removal lasers work by emitting light that’s absorbed by the hair’s pigment, causing selective destruction of the hair follicle. Since they rely on pigment to function, it’s essential that the hair is colored and the skin isn’t heavily pigmented. The treatment involves sessions spaced 1 to 2 months apart, progressively weakening the hair, making it lighter and less abundant.
Cali Laser Center offers the Harmony XL Pro and Soprano Ice Platinum lasers. During the free evaluation we provide, we can guide you toward the best treatment for you based on your personal characteristics and lifestyle. You’ll notice results from the first session, as it’s fast, effective, safe, comfortable, painless, and hygienic. If your goal is to eliminate not just unwanted hair but also the discomfort of ingrown hairs, laser hair removal is undoubtedly the best option to achieve it.
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