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Girls: Ingrown hairs in "that area" help!
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Reply 40
Anonymous
Anon please, this is embarrassing!
Bascially I've always been one for liking my "bits" to be nice and tidy. I got waxed every month for a couple of years but then found myself a bit short of money and decided to just switch to shaving. Since then I've been getting the WORST ingrown hairs, like little red bumps that sometimes get inflamed. I even went for an STD check to make sure it wasn't anything else but the nurse just told me it was ingrown hairs and I should tweezer them out, let my hair grow and exfoliate regularly.
I've been following her advice but they still aren't going away and some of them seem to be leaving small dark red scars. It's really embarrassing. I'm scared boys will think I have some kind of disease and I hate not being able to shave.
Anyone else get this/know how in the world to get rid of them?
And boys: if a girl told you that's what it was would you believe her or would you run a mile thinking she was absolutely ridden?
Bascially I've always been one for liking my "bits" to be nice and tidy. I got waxed every month for a couple of years but then found myself a bit short of money and decided to just switch to shaving. Since then I've been getting the WORST ingrown hairs, like little red bumps that sometimes get inflamed. I even went for an STD check to make sure it wasn't anything else but the nurse just told me it was ingrown hairs and I should tweezer them out, let my hair grow and exfoliate regularly.
I've been following her advice but they still aren't going away and some of them seem to be leaving small dark red scars. It's really embarrassing. I'm scared boys will think I have some kind of disease and I hate not being able to shave.
Anyone else get this/know how in the world to get rid of them?
And boys: if a girl told you that's what it was would you believe her or would you run a mile thinking she was absolutely ridden?
Well the beauticians way of dealing this would actually be a sterile needle under the skin or very heavy exfoliation. What else can you do when hair is under the skin but pick it out?
Reply 41
zube
ew sick, see a GP dont ask a student chat room
Funnily enough its a bit embarassing to go to your GP and say "My fanny has mad spots on it, what should I do?" I wanted to see if anyone else on here had any advice first. Much of it has been helpful, unlike yours.
Also, since it is more of an aesthetic problem I'd feel a bit of a timewaster going to my GP about it. I know people do go for these types of things but asking on here first seems a better option.
Reply 42
bexicle89
Well the beauticians way of dealing this would actually be a sterile needle under the skin or very heavy exfoliation. What else can you do when hair is under the skin but pick it out?
I can generally get 'em out with tweezers but its the marks left after that I'm annoyed by.
Reply 43
Plus i doubt theres tonnes the GP can do about ingrown hairs really.
God they are a right pain, used to get them on the top of my legs. graah.
God they are a right pain, used to get them on the top of my legs. graah.
Reply 44
FreshPrincess1
So basically exfoliating after epilating = no ingrown hairs and nice skin, yes/no 
I wouldn't exfoliate straight after epilating as your skin won't react too well to it. Basically, incorporate exfoliating and moisturising into your routine, it's the same with any other part of your body. Once you start doing it more often then your skin will get used to it, if you've some dodgy ingrown hairs at the moment then I'd wait it out for a while to see if they 'grow out' so to speak. If not, then hunt around Boots/Superdrug for an ingrown hair cream as there are loads available to ladies and men too for shaving that do the same job.
Just one of the reasons why I think shaving is rubbish!
Reply 45
Anonymous
Funnily enough its a bit embarassing to go to your GP and say "My fanny has mad spots on it, what should I do?" I wanted to see if anyone else on here had any advice first. Much of it has been helpful, unlike yours.
Also, since it is more of an aesthetic problem I'd feel a bit of a timewaster going to my GP about it. I know people do go for these types of things but asking on here first seems a better option.
Also, since it is more of an aesthetic problem I'd feel a bit of a timewaster going to my GP about it. I know people do go for these types of things but asking on here first seems a better option.
Get an 'emulsifyer' or whatever its called when a little machine pulls your hairs out..
Reply 46
I still have one giant scar from the one I've had. I guess there's not much you can do and just try and let them fade like normal scars.
Reply 47
Anonymous
I can generally get 'em out with tweezers but its the marks left after that I'm annoyed by.
Lightly moisurise after... it works.
I had an accident on holiday last year when I dived off a yatch and cut my wrist open on the hull, it scarred pretty badly. But using a good quality moisuriser - I used Elizabeth Arden night repair... you can barely see it at all, because in the first few months of a scar the skin is still healing the dermis'.
zube
Get an 'emulsifyer' or whatever its called when a little machine pulls your hairs out..
An Epilator. They're painful to use on sensitive areas.
Reply 48
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zube
Get an 'emulsifyer' or whatever its called when a little machine pulls your hairs out..
It's called an epilator and it's a real pain (literally).....if you don't believe me give it a try. Additionally it would most probably worsen the OP's problem as they are notorious for causing ingrown hairs.
Reply 49
It's not too expensive to wax, I use this silkia microwavable wax stuff it tells you to throw the wax away after you used it and buy another but I just melt it back down again and use it. I've had the same box for about 6 months and only cost a fiver from bodycare. And it can be used everywhere.
Reply 50
14
MOISTURISE!!!!!!
Seriously, this is just as important as all the exfoliating tips people are giving. Every morning and evening (I just do mornings cos I'm lazy but should do more). It won't prevent ingrowing hairs completely if you are prone to getting them (I wax and still get them how lame) but you will get far far less.
moisturisemoisturisemoisturise
Seriously, this is just as important as all the exfoliating tips people are giving. Every morning and evening (I just do mornings cos I'm lazy but should do more). It won't prevent ingrowing hairs completely if you are prone to getting them (I wax and still get them how lame) but you will get far far less.
moisturisemoisturisemoisturise
Reply 51
Trigger
i dont even think you know what you just did there.
Don't shave your fanny, it looks horrible and the pain is not worth it.
Wax or trim with scissors if you cant afford it.
i dont even think you know what you just did there.Don't shave your fanny, it looks horrible and the pain is not worth it.
Wax or trim with scissors if you cant afford it.
hahahaha cant stop laughing, totally didnt notice that!!
Reply 52
So yeah, you are so not alone. Infact I was looking up some ways to fix the problem when I found this site, then I remembered it.
I tried the VEET, but my skin is really sensitive, so it only made it worse.
One: Try exfoliating with a soft face sponge and a gentle soap.
Two: Use a oil free lotion or anti-biotic cream on the whole area you have shaved.
Three:Princereigns is a life saver. It gets rid of and prevents more ingrown hairs, it also gets rid of the dark spots.
You may have to order it off line, but it is so worth it.
MAJOR DON'T: Everything I have ever read says "do not use tons of shaving cream, it clogs the pores up and makes it worse." And "don't shave against the hairs natural grain." Last is "if you get the ingrown hair, don't pick them out with tweezers, because they will grow back deeper and possible become infected."
I hope this helps.
I tried the VEET, but my skin is really sensitive, so it only made it worse.
One: Try exfoliating with a soft face sponge and a gentle soap.
Two: Use a oil free lotion or anti-biotic cream on the whole area you have shaved.
Three:Princereigns is a life saver. It gets rid of and prevents more ingrown hairs, it also gets rid of the dark spots.
You may have to order it off line, but it is so worth it.
MAJOR DON'T: Everything I have ever read says "do not use tons of shaving cream, it clogs the pores up and makes it worse." And "don't shave against the hairs natural grain." Last is "if you get the ingrown hair, don't pick them out with tweezers, because they will grow back deeper and possible become infected."
I hope this helps.
Reply 53
If you have dark, thick hair then it's a problem. I get them, same marks/scars, ingrown hairs etc etc. Don't know how to get rid of them, but like another poster said, you're not alone...
Reply 54
I think it is worth getting that area waxed by a professional once a month or so - it's not worth the irritation that shaving causes. It's one of the few things I would save up for!
Reply 55
JadedMina
MAJOR DON'T: Everything I have ever read says "do not use tons of shaving cream, it clogs the pores up and makes it worse." And "don't shave against the hairs natural grain." Last is "if you get the ingrown hair, don't pick them out with tweezers, because they will grow back deeper and possible become infected."
I hope this helps.
MAJOR DON'T: Everything I have ever read says "do not use tons of shaving cream, it clogs the pores up and makes it worse." And "don't shave against the hairs natural grain." Last is "if you get the ingrown hair, don't pick them out with tweezers, because they will grow back deeper and possible become infected."
I hope this helps.
You don't have pores down there.
That's completely untrue. Tweezering is no different than waxing.
A hair cannot grow back deeper, the folicle doesn't move.
Reply 56
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bexicle89
You don't have pores down there.
That's completely untrue. Tweezering is no different than waxing.
A hair cannot grow back deeper, the folicle doesn't move.
That's completely untrue. Tweezering is no different than waxing.
A hair cannot grow back deeper, the folicle doesn't move.
Of course you have pores, its skin
Reply 57
Original post
by AnonymousAnon please, this is embarrassing!
Bascially I've always been one for liking my "bits" to be nice and tidy. I got waxed every month for a couple of years but then found myself a bit short of money and decided to just switch to shaving. Since then I've been getting the WORST ingrown hairs, like little red bumps that sometimes get inflamed. I even went for an STD check to make sure it wasn't anything else but the nurse just told me it was ingrown hairs and I should tweezer them out, let my hair grow and exfoliate regularly.
I've been following her advice but they still aren't going away and some of them seem to be leaving small dark red scars. It's really embarrassing. I'm scared boys will think I have some kind of disease and I hate not being able to shave.
Anyone else get this/know how in the world to get rid of them?
And boys: if a girl told you that's what it was would you believe her or would you run a mile thinking she was absolutely ridden?
Bascially I've always been one for liking my "bits" to be nice and tidy. I got waxed every month for a couple of years but then found myself a bit short of money and decided to just switch to shaving. Since then I've been getting the WORST ingrown hairs, like little red bumps that sometimes get inflamed. I even went for an STD check to make sure it wasn't anything else but the nurse just told me it was ingrown hairs and I should tweezer them out, let my hair grow and exfoliate regularly.
I've been following her advice but they still aren't going away and some of them seem to be leaving small dark red scars. It's really embarrassing. I'm scared boys will think I have some kind of disease and I hate not being able to shave.
Anyone else get this/know how in the world to get rid of them?
And boys: if a girl told you that's what it was would you believe her or would you run a mile thinking she was absolutely ridden?
Here is a new Tweezer design that will be able to easily remove any Ingrown Hairs.
https://youtu.be/zvv8NecyErk
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