An ingrown hair is a hair that curls back on itself and starts growing back into the follicle. This is a common problem for men and women. Ingrown hair is generally not a serious skin care problem, but it can be unsightly, painful and very bothersome.
Causes:
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Skin suffering from lack of moisture
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Stiff beard hair
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Embedded oil in the hair follicles
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Dead skin cells in the pores and on the surface of the skin can cause ingrown hairs.
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Coarse curly hair growing in a curved hair follicle
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Improper shaving technique with a blade such as too close a shave
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Hair removal methods such as shaving, waxing, tweezing, electrolysis, often irritate the hair follicle.
