Laser hair removal against ingrown hairs
Why does it develop and how can laser hair removal help with it?
Ingrown hairs occur when a growing hair does not reach the surface of the skin properly, but instead continues to grow beneath the skin or curls back and burrows back into the skin.
It most often appears in the intimate area, bikini line, armpits, legs, and in men around the neck and beard. The affected area may also develop small red bumps, itching, sensitivity or painful inflammation. Regularly recurring ingrown hairs can leave brown spots over time, and less often scarring.
What causes hair to grow in?
Strong, thick or curly hairs are particularly prone to ingrown hairs, as they more easily turn back towards the skin as they grow.
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The problem can be exacerbated by:
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shaving too close;
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shaving against the direction of hair growth;
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waxing or epilation;
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accumulation of dead skin cells;
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tight clothing and constant rubbing;
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sweating and repeated irritation of hair follicles.
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A razor can cut the end of the hair so that it is easier to re-enter the skin. After waxing and epilation, the newly growing hair may not find its way out of the hair follicle.
Why does it catch fire?
The body may perceive the ingrown hair as a foreign body, causing an inflammatory reaction around it. This is why red, pimple-like bumps appear.
It is not worth squeezing or removing the ingrown hair with a needle, as this can further damage the skin, lead to infection, and even permanent pigment spots.
Regular, gentle exfoliation and proper shaving technique can reduce the frequency of ingrown hairs, but they will not eliminate the new hair growth that causes the problem.
How does laser hair removal improve it?
Laser hair removal can be an effective solution for skin prone to ingrown hairs because it targets one of the most important root causes of the problem: regrowing hairs.
The laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair. The heat generated specifically damages the formulas responsible for hair growth, so during the treatment series:
the number of regrowing hairs gradually decreases;
the remaining strands may become thinner and weaker;
it is necessary to shave less often;
irritation associated with hair removal may be reduced;
fewer hairs can curl back and grow into the skin.
The laser does not immediately eliminate existing inflammation. By permanently reducing hair, it reduces the chance of new ingrowths and inflamed hair follicles developing.
As the Elysion Pro laser treatment series progresses, not only will hair become thinner, but the skin surface may also become more even as less new inflammation occurs. However, it may take longer for previously formed brown spots to fade.