Ingrown Hair Laser Hair Removal

Ingrown Hair Laser Hair Removal

A bump is not automatically an ingrown hair

An ingrown hair can occur when a hair grows into the skin, but painful, recurring, infected-looking or changing bumps may have another cause. Do not pick or dig into a lesion or assume laser is the right response. Seek appropriate assessment for persistent or worsening symptoms.

Separate cosmetic reduction from medical care

Reducing future hair growth may be discussed in some circumstances, but a general page cannot promise to cure folliculitis, remove every ingrown hair or prevent infection. An active skin problem needs assessment before a cosmetic procedure is considered. Device choice, skin and hair characteristics and the exact area still matter.

Reduction rather than a guaranteed permanent result

Laser hair removal uses light absorbed by pigment in hair to heat and damage the structures involved in growth. A suitable treatment may reduce future hair growth, but complete or permanent removal is not assured. Regrowth and maintenance are possible. Skin tone, hair colour, the area, hormones and the exact device can affect the response. Light-coloured hair often responds poorly because it contains less of the pigment being targeted.

Risks and individual suitability

Treatment can be uncomfortable. Redness and swelling can occur, and burns, blisters, infection, scarring, lasting colour changes and eye injury are possible. A cooling feature, patch test or experienced practitioner does not make it risk-free. Assessment should cover the exact area, skin and hair, recent tanning, medicines, medical history and previous reactions. This information does not establish that a particular laser, IPL system or service is available at a Dr Sknn clinic.