Ingrown hairs??

[elliekay 189]

Sorry if this is gross/TMI/wrong forum.

I've been maintaining for the past year and I've been getting a LOT of ingrown hairs "down there", where before I didn't... my partner thinks it's from loose skin causing friction or something like that. Which I guess makes sense because my stomach skin hangs down around where it happens. Has anyone else dealt with this post weight loss? A few of them have repeatedly gotten infected/started bleeding and idk what to do about it. It's gross and it looks bad and it's painful. Can loose skin cause this? Is there anything I can do to prevent it (other than the standard prevention/treatment...)?

[GreenTealael 25,523]

I highly recommend gently exfoliating/scrubbing the area especially after shaving. Also visit a dermatologist if you can to make sure it's not a recurring infection.

side note:

Laser hair removal, although expensive, works well even... if its just one or two treatments to just to stop the Ingrow hairs

[prkitty 29]

Honestly and I know this goes against current trend of a smooth shaved area but try clippers vs shaving with a razor. Keeps it neat and clean without the bumps and irritations that can lead to infections and odors. I'm only post OP day 8 but this is what I recommend to patient's I've taken care of and they've been happy with results.

[sillykitty 10,781]

I just bought one of these brushes. No expereince yet, but they generally get good reviews and don't cost much

https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_3_30?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=exfoliating+brush+ingrown+hairs&sprefix=Exfoliating+Brush+ingrown+hair%2Cbeauty%2C192&crid=2SP07W0PY2HVH&rh=n%3A3760901%2Ck%3Aexfoliating+brush+ingrown+hairs

[JessLess 1,163]

I've had a ton of laser hair removal. I'm doing my full legs now. It's awesome not to shave anymore. It's not cheap but neither are the razors, shaving cream, and time I used to put into it. Going once or twice helps but most areas need 6+ treatments.

[jujusmommy07 59]

I actually experiences when I gain weight. I would see a dermatologist. My dermatologist has given me a special soap that I can use in certain areas that are susceptible to ingrown hairs and abscesses

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