Routine hair removal is an important part of grooming and hygiene, but unfortunately,
shaving bumps are a problem that is hard to avoid. Shaving bumps can influence
your appearance and self-confidence. It’s also irritating to the skin and can
cause pimples and other unwanted skin complications if you ignore it. Ingrown
hairs tend to have a mind of their own and are very difficult to manage since
many believe there is no real solution to the problem. Many suffer from shaving
bumps, ingrown hairs, and skin discoloration problems caused by the condition
with no real hope of treatment or prevention. Regular shaving will create ingrown
hairs but, there are ways to manage it to avoid any further complications. In
this article, we’ll answer the most common questions to help you understand
your hair and explain methods and ingredients that you can use to get rid of
and prevent shaving bumps.
What are shaving bumps?
Shaving bumps are ingrown hairs that develop after the hair is cut, like waxing or shaving.
The ingrown hair curls back into the skin and causes the hair to be trapped
once skin cells clog the hair follicle. You can experience shaving bumps
anywhere on the body where your hair strands are the thickest such as the face,
neck, head, legs, armpits, and pubic area. Some symptoms you may notice are red
pimples or boil-like sores, itching, and discomfort. More severe cases of
ingrown hairs can include infections, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, and
abscesses.