Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
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 Betsy21, Mar 04, 2004 12:00AM
Hello, I am in need of help concerning ingrown hairs on my breast. I had experienced these for a couple of years and thought that they were part of many problems that come with being big breasted. I had breast reduction surgery 2 years ago and they have once again appeared. The hair is tiny and white but seems to be somewhat stiff. I have try using facial scrubbs with an exfolianted and also using a body brush in hopes of keeping them from becoming ingrown and infected. Do you have any advise. Thanks for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 04, 2004 12:00AM
I think you need to see a skin doctor to be sure of what these are. Rather than ingrown hairs, they may be scars from old pimples. What you should be doing, if anything, will depend on what they find. If these are ingrown hairs, then hair removal by laser or other techniques may be the best approach.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
