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Mohiba Tareen, MD

FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist

Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.

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How do you stop ingrown pubic hairs when shaving?
Ingrown hairs occur because the hair curves back in upon itself and then gets infected. To prevent ingrown hairs, try applying warm compresses to the area or taking a warm shower beforehand to help stimulate blood flow. Massaging the area in a circular motion with either soap or cleanser before you do your waxing or hair removal can help as well—it brings the hair out of the follicle, so it doesn't curve back on itself.

Make sure to choose a sharp, single-blade razor (not a dull, overused one) because the sharper the razor, the more cleanly it will lift the hair. Finally, shave in the direction of the hair growth, making sure your skin is wet and lubricated.
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As a dermatologist, I recommend exfoliating two to three times a week if you're prone to dull, dry skin and/or live in a dry climate. If you have more sensitive skin, exfoliating about once a week is beneficial. There are two types of exfoliant, and both can really help brighten skin and remove dead skin cells. The first is physical, including scrubs that use sugar, sea salt, or oatmeal. The second is chemical, which is glycolic acid as in honey, lactic acid as in milk, or citric acid as in fruit. No matter the type of exfoliant or frequency of your exfoliation, the most important thing is to thoroughly moisturize after you exfoliate because you're getting through the dead skin layer and now you want to lock in that hydration to the deeper skin cell.

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