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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to wash your face properly
• Method 2 of 3: Medical Assistance
• Method 3 of 3: How to Prevent Acne Formation
• Warnings

Ingrown hair into the skin is a common cause of acne. They can also be caused by a fungal, bacterial, or even yeast infection. The pimple may fill with pus, redden, and become inflamed. Most often, an ingrown hair problem will resolve on its own, but it can take several days. Unfortunately, there are not so many ways to cure purulent acne. If you get pimples like this frequently, normal hygiene measures do not help or even exacerbate the situation, you should seek the help of a dermatologist.However, there are still a few things you can do to get rid of acne and redness caused by ingrown hairs.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to wash your face properly

1. 1 Use a mild cleanser. Dermatologists recommend cleansing your skin with mild cleansers. Mild remedies are less likely to cause irritation, which is very important because an inflamed pimple can grow in size and become more pronounced. If you think your hair follicle has become inflamed due to a bacterial infection, try using a germicidal soap.
   • Choose products labeled "non-comedogenic" that don't clog pores.
   • Benzoyl peroxide products have antimicrobial properties and can heal hair follicle inflammation. Apply this remedy to the inflamed follicle twice a day.
2. 2 Try a non-comedogenic oil. Some oils are also considered non-comedogenic. Use them to cleanse your skin. Most of these oils can be found in the cosmetics section of your supermarket or health and beauty store. Choose one of the following oils:
   • Argan oil;
   • hemp oil;
   • sunflower oil;
   • Shea Butter;
   • safflower oil.
3. 3 Use a soft bristled toothbrush or soft face washcloth. Toothbrush bristles and washcloths can help remove dead skin particles and loosen trapped hair. Apply a small amount of cleanser or non-comedogenic oil to your toothbrush or washcloth and use gentle circular motions to sweep over the skin.
   • When finished, rinse your skin with room temperature water.
   • Do not rub your face with a hard sponge, abrasive cloth, or anything else. Wash your face with your fingertips or a soft cloth.
4. 4 Pat dry your skin with a cotton towel. Pat dry your skin to avoid bothering an inflamed pimple. Never rub your skin with a towel, just pat your face gently.

Method 2 of 3: Medical Assistance

1. 1 Ask your doctor to remove the ingrown hair with a sterile needle and tweezers. To remove an ingrown hair, you need to insert a sterile needle into the pimple, and then hook the hair with sterile tweezers and pull it up. Since piercing your skin with a non-sterile needle can lead to infection, you should talk to your doctor first before doing anything.
   • Before trying to remove an ingrown hair with a needle, keep it clean and wait until the problem resolves itself. If an ingrown hair is on your face and you try to remove it with a needle, you may leave a scar or other visible mark after this procedure.
   • If you don't want to do this yourself, ask your doctor to remove the ingrown hair for you.
2. 2 Ask your dermatologist about retinoids. Dead skin cells can build up over the pimple, making the skin look thicker and darker on the surface. Retinoids will help get rid of dead skin, making the abscess heal faster. Retinoids are only available with a prescription, so ask your dermatologist for a prescription.
3. 3 Ask your doctor if you should start using steroid ointments to relieve inflammation. An ingrown pimple can become red and inflamed, making it even more visible. Steroid ointments will not cure these acne breakouts, but they can help relieve redness and swelling. Thanks to them, acne will not stand out so much against the background of the rest of the skin.
4. 4 Talk to your doctor about antibiotic ointments. Pimples caused by hair follicle inflammation are prone to infections - antibiotic ointments can help keep them under control. If a severe infection develops in a pimple, your doctor may prescribe an oral antibiotic.
   • Use antibiotic ointments and take the tablets as directed by your doctor.
5. 5 Be patient. Ingrown hairs usually go away on their own, so your doctor may advise you to leave them alone.If the pimple bothers you, cover it with adhesive tape (but not very tightly) until it heals.
   • While waiting for the pimple to heal, do not pluck, wax, or shave the hair in the area, or the irritation will only worsen.

Method 3 of 3: How to Prevent Acne Formation

1. 1 Shave after showering. Since showering softens your hair, delay shaving until then. To moisturize your facial hair, wash with warm water or apply a warm towel to your face.
   • To do this, take a towel and hold it under warm or hot running water until it is completely saturated with water. Then squeeze out the water and apply it to your face. Leave the towel on for about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Use shaving cream. Shaving cream will soften your hair and reduce the chances of ingrown hairs. Apply a layer of shaving cream to your skin and wait a few minutes before shaving.
3. 3 Do not push too hard on the shaver. Shaving too closely can lead to ingrown hairs on your skin, so don't press too hard on the razor. Do not apply pressure to the razor to avoid stretching the skin.
4. 4 Shave in the direction of hair growth. Shaving against hair growth causes ingrown hairs, which in turn cause acne. Shave along the direction of hair growth (usually from top to bottom) to prevent acne breakouts.
   • Shave with a sharp razor and make as few passes as possible.
5. 5 Buy an electric shaver. An electric shaver can also reduce the likelihood of pustules and inflammation. Above all, do not use the close shave mode on the shaver or press down on the shaver.
   • To reduce the likelihood of acne breakouts, moisturize your skin before using the electric shaver.
6. 6 Use a chemical hair remover. Depilatory creams can also reduce the likelihood of pustules and inflammation. But keep in mind that these products can be irritating, so test it on a small area before applying to the rest of your skin.
   • Buy products that target specific areas of your body. For example, only apply to your face creams designed to depilate your face.

Warnings

• Do not try to pop an ingrown hair pimple. Otherwise, you will only aggravate the situation or bring an infection to the site of inflammation, which can lead to the formation of a scar later.
• Do not use tweezers to remove hair. It is this method of removal that increases the likelihood of ingrown hair formation.