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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
ingrown hairs
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
ingrown hairs
by raleigh4, Sep 13, 2001 12:00AM
I was just wondering is it normal to get ingrown hairs an the back of your neck just above the hairline. I am a 26 year old male and it seems that I keep getting these small bumps (usually one at a time) back there that usually go away after 7 - 10 days. If i try to pop it, it usually gets a little bigger and hurts. Is there any thing that I can do to prevent or help heal quicker? Thanks in advance!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 13, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 13, 2001 12:00AM
The only action which promotes these things is removing hair: waxing, plucking, shaving, etc. So it's best just to leave the hair there. Trying to pull inrown hairs out generally fails, so it's really best to do nothing.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
