An ingrown hair occurs when a hair fails to break through the skin's surface, often due to its natural corkscrew shape, dry skin, or growing in the wrong direction. These are common after waxing, shaving, or using an electric epilator. However, not everyone is prone to them—susceptibility depends on skin thickness. Tight clothing can worsen the problem by causing friction that thickens the skin.
Left unchecked, ingrown hairs can cause painful inflammation, redness, and even develop into infected cysts. See a doctor if symptoms worsen. Dermatologists recommend these proven habits to keep skin smooth and irritation-free:
