Ingrown Hair

[fugazi11]

For the last couple of years I have had a problem with ingrown hair on my neck. I don't shave against the grain and I don't have a really heavy beard. It almost seems like my facial hair is finer and can't often grow "through" the skin and gets caught. I have tried numerous different razors and multiple ingrown hair creams but nothing has completely resolved the issue. I'm starting to think my best bet would be laser hair treatment. Anybody have any thoughts or places I should consider for laser treatment in Toronto?

[ClubberLang]

For the last couple of years I have had a problem with ingrown hair on my neck. I don't shave against the grain and I don't have a really heavy beard. It almost seems like my facial hair is finer and can't often grow "through" the skin and gets caught. I have tried numerous different razors and multiple ingrown hair creams but nothing has completely resolved the issue. I'm starting to think my best bet would be laser hair treatment. Anybody have any thoughts or places I should consider for laser treatment in Toronto?

Are you a "brother"?

[mself084]

Are you a "brother"?

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[fugazi11]

Are you a "brother"?

White Male.

[joo3ani]

Try using an exfoliater... and change your blades often
and after you shave use tea tree oil instead on an alcohol-based after shave

[hi-tech]

Above poster is right. But after tea tree oil, try and use Aveda's natural after shave. If it persists, go into the "brother" isle of walmart/sdm and pick up something called bumostopper.

[mself084]

Above poster is right. But after tea tree oil, try and use Aveda's natural after shave. If it persists, go into the "brother" isle of walmart/sdm and pick up something called bumostopper.

curious how bumpstopper works... i have the same problem as the OP, and i've seen that stuff at SDM. unfortunately its like $20, but I'm willing to try it out if anyone here has positive experience with it.

[fugazi11]

I've tried bumpstumper, tend skin and a couple of others. They help a bit but they don't eliminate the problem. I also exfoliate before shaving as well.

[ClubberLang]

the brother question was because black men often experience this problem. I get a few here and there. Problem comes from the fact that our hair is coarse and curly, if you cut it too close (below the skin) it will grow back into the skin, causing painful ugly bumps...

I have a topical perscription of Clobetasol. It's an antibiotic and steroid= very powerful stuff. See your family doctor. They may be able to perscribe it for you or they might refer you to a dermatologist.

[ClubberLang]

and don't use a blade. use electic trimmers

[mself084]

I have a topical perscription of Clobetasol. It's an antibiotic and steroid= very powerful stuff. See your family doctor. They may be able to perscribe it for you or they might refer you to a dermatologist.

how does Clobetasol help? does it make the hair less coarse?

Curious if there'S any other alternatives out there... I understand the not shaving so close thing - that makes sense (if u shave too low the hair will grow into the skin). Do electric shavers make a big difference (not as close)? how often/when do u guys exfoliate? what about moisturizers?

[UrbanPoet]

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well... black people are more prone to ingrown hair...

[hi-tech]

curious how bumpstopper works... i have the same problem as the OP, and i've seen that stuff at SDM. unfortunately its like $20, but I'm willing to try it out if anyone here has positive experience with it.

It definitely is expensive. I'm on a strict regime for shaving. First cleanse with SpectroJel, exfoliate with St. Ives, apply prorase shaving cream, let it soften the bristles for 2 minutes, shave with small and slow strokes. Finish with cleansing again with tea tree oil, pat face dry with clean towel (don't rub...ever), apply bumpstopper to problem areas (only neck) and apply Aveda aftershave after. I almost rarely get ingrowns or bumps any more. If I stop, I get them incessantly.

[mself084]

It definitely is expensive. I'm on a strict regime for shaving. First cleanse with SpectroJel, exfoliate with St. Ives, apply prorase shaving cream, let it soften the bristles for 2 minutes, shave with small and slow strokes. Finish with cleansing again with tea tree oil, pat face dry with clean towel (don't rub...ever), apply bumpstopper to problem areas (only neck) and apply Aveda aftershave after. I almost rarely get ingrowns or bumps any more. If I stop, I get them incessantly.

How often do you shave, if you don't mind me asking? if daily, isn't exfoliating that often bad for your skin?

[hi-tech]

How often do you shave, if you don't mind me asking? if daily, isn't exfoliating that often bad for your skin?

Once every two or three days. Usually Friday, then Monday and Wednesday. I'll occasionally skip on the exfoliation if I feel my skin has become too tender.

[reflex]

well... black people are more prone to ingrown hair...

Where'd you find that out?

[ClubberLang]

how does Clobetasol help? does it make the hair less coarse?

Curious if there'S any other alternatives out there... I understand the not shaving so close thing - that makes sense (if u shave too low the hair will grow into the skin). Do electric shavers make a big difference (not as close)? how often/when do u guys exfoliate? what about moisturizers?


The clobetasol helps get rid of the bump. It doesn't alter the hair. The bumps can get nasty because your body treats the hair as a foreign invader and starts sending white blood cells so it can get pussy, then scarring can take place +infection. The clobetasol has an anitbiotic to fight the infection and a steriod to promote healing. It works fairly well but really bad ingrown hairs will fight back. It can take months/years to treat really bad damage. I got the perscription for a NASTY outbreak I got at the back of my neck @ the base of the hairline after I got some braids that were too tight. There are a few stubborn ones that persist. When I sight a razor bump on the face I apply a dab for a few days and it clears up before it becomes a problem.

[fugazi11]

It definitely is expensive. I'm on a strict regime for shaving. First cleanse with SpectroJel, exfoliate with St. Ives, apply prorase shaving cream, let it soften the bristles for 2 minutes, shave with small and slow strokes. Finish with cleansing again with tea tree oil, pat face dry with clean towel (don't rub...ever), apply bumpstopper to problem areas (only neck) and apply Aveda aftershave after. I almost rarely get ingrowns or bumps any more. If I stop, I get them incessantly.

Haven't heard of prorase shaving cream and was wondering if it is something that can be picked up at shoppers? Also, when you said you cleanse again after shaving with tea treel oil, just wondering what you are using?

[Bookpreviews]

curious how bumpstopper works... i have the same problem as the OP, and i've seen that stuff at SDM. unfortunately its like $20, but I'm willing to try it out if anyone here has positive experience with it.

From what i know Tendskin has the same ingredients as blemish/acne products. Usually salicilic acid that exfoliates your skin.

You could just buy cheaper blemish stuff that has no alcohol- it would probebly burn the skin less than Tend skin.

Clean and Clear usually has those products and they are very affordable too.

[mself084]

thanks guys - i picked up "bump eraser" from SDM today when i was getting my dove products for bonus pts... ill give it a shot

[macalin]

Keep the use of products like Bumpstopper, and Tendskin to a minimum. Although effective, they work by burning a layer of your skin off. The long term effects might not be very effective.

I have a simple regiment of shaving daily with a razor, washing face/neck area with St. Ives Blemish and Blackhead control face wash, and applying lotion afterwards. Has been working well for me, aside from when I skip a day or two of shaving the bumps come back immediately. Applying bumpstopper after a shave usually gets me back on track.

[natalienicole]

I get ingrowns as well...black skin. Any females want to chime in on this?

[JC69]

I get this same problem unless I take care. To avoid ingrown hairs I use Lectric Shave lotion on my neck and chin (where I get most ingrown hairs) leave it for about 30 secs to soak in then use an electric shaver to trim. When I finish I wash with clearasil and then apply bumpstopper to my neck. That helps. I only shave every few days but I apply bumpstopper every day in the morning to my neck and throat area. The Lectric Shave avoids irritating my skin before I shave. The bumpstopper disinfects and cools to avoid swelling and irritation.

[Skip2MyLou]

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ur funny dude.