Ingrown Hair

About- An ingrown hair occurs when hair is grown back into the skin instead of rising up from it.
 
Commonly affected Areas

ingrown hair Armpits
ingrown hair Back
ingrown hair Chest
ingrown hair Face and neck
ingrown hair Legs
ingrown hair Pubic area
ingrown hair Scalp
 
Symptoms-

ingrown hair Embedded hairs
ingrown hair Hyperpigmentation
ingrown hair Itchy skin
ingrown hair Pain
ingrown hair Pus-filled, blister-like lesions
ingrown hair Small, solid, rounded bumps
 
Causes-

The structure of the hair and direction of growth plays a vital role to develop this disease.
 
Complications

ingrown hair Bacterial infection
ingrown hair Hyperpigmentation
ingrown hair Keloids
ingrown hair Razor bumps
 
Specialists to visit
ingrown hair Dermatologist
ingrown hair General Physician

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References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk

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