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Do you love the smooth feel of your skin after waxing but hate the irritating ingrown hairs you get after? Don't think you have to give up waxing just yet—we've found some great ways to prevent ingrown hairs on your own using home remedies. Since good exfoliation is the biggest thing you can do to prevent ingrown hairs, most of these things need to be done regularly before you wax. Make them a regular part of your beauty routine and you'll notice a lot fewer problems.
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QuestionIs waxing your body hair harmful?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.Waxing is great, it's very safe if done appropriately at the right temperature.The main problem that we see as dermatologists are that waxing is often done on already damaged skin. If you already have open sores, pimples, infections, you should stay away from waxing until that has healed because bacteria will spread. Also, make sure the person doing the waxing have the right credentials and the person who's backing you knows your skin tone. Waxing can cause a lot of damage and discoloration to people with even more pigmented black, Asian skin tones.
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- If none of the prevention methods work well and you're still getting ingrown hairs, you might want to try another hair removal method. Depilatories, for example, are less likely to cause ingrown hairs than waxing. [20] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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- If you do get ingrown hairs, wait for them to clear up before you do any further hair removal in that area—whether by waxing or some other method. This ensures that your skin heals properly and reduces the risk of infection. [21] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ Mohiba Tareen, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/01/150128170057.htm
- ↑ https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/home-remedies-dealing-with-the-difficulties-of-dry-skin/
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/homemade_sugar_scrubs_for_skin_care
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a28554926/what-is-dry-body-brushing/
- ↑ Mohiba Tareen, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
- ↑ https://nyulangone.org/news/nyu-langone-skin-expert-offers-practical-advice-and-best-practices-dealing-ingrown-hair-or-razor-bumps
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519032/
- ↑ Mohiba Tareen, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
- ↑ Mohiba Tareen, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/30/guide-to-waxing-waxing-guide/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/how-to-wax
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/shaving-vs-waxing-whats-better-for-your-skin/
- ↑ Mohiba Tareen, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/how-to-wax
- ↑ https://llc.uk.com/laser-hair-removal/ingrown-hairs/home-treatment-for-ingrown-hairs/
- ↑ Mohiba Tareen, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.oliverssalonspa.com/waxing-your-way-to-freedom/
- ↑ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/news/a35246/how-to-make-waxing-painless/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ingrown-hair/symptoms-causes/syc-20373893
- ↑ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/01/150128170057.htm
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