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How can i treat ingrown hairs
by salh1, Jun 30, 2008 08:07AM
For years now I have suffered from ingrown hairs on my legs which both grow down into the skin and grow
along its surface and get trapped under a new layer of skin (so i can see the whole hair). My skin
is also very dry. I have tried waxing and shaving, I exfoliate and moisturise, but it never seems to really clear up. I haven't got a lot of money as I am waiting for a major operation so I can't afford really expensive treatments but
this is really getting me down. Help!
along its surface and get trapped under a new layer of skin (so i can see the whole hair). My skin
is also very dry. I have tried waxing and shaving, I exfoliate and moisturise, but it never seems to really clear up. I haven't got a lot of money as I am waiting for a major operation so I can't afford really expensive treatments but
this is really getting me down. Help!
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This is called Keratosis pilaris.Keratosis pilaris (KP, also follicular keratosis) is a very common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloquially referred to as "chicken skin" as well as "meat bumps".
Keratosis pilaris occurs as excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin, accumulates within the hair follicles forming hard plugs (process known as hyperkeratinization). Bearing only cosmetic consequence, the condition most often appears as a proliferation of tiny hard bumps that are seldom sore or itchy. Though people with keratosis pilaris experience this condition year round, it’s during the colder months when moisture levels in the air are lower that the problem can become exacerbated and the “goose bumps” are apt to look and feel more pronounced in color and texture.
Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled.There is currently no known cure for keratosis pilaris; however, there are effective treatments available which make its symptoms less apparent. The condition often improves with age and can even disappear completely in adulthood.
Exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, lac-hydrin, Retin A and medicated lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids or urea may be used to temporarily improve the appearance and texture of affected skin. Also, beta hydroxy acids can help improve the appearance and texture of the afflicted skin.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris