Ingrown Hair

Ingrown hairs are easy to recognize, so you don’t necessarily need a healthcare provider to diagnose them. However, your healthcare provider can confirm them during a physical exam. They’ll note your appearance and symptoms, and they may ask questions about your skin and skin care routine, including:

• When did you first start noticing symptoms?
• Do you have ingrown hair bumps all the time, or do they go away and come back?
• Do you shave, wax or tweeze your hair?
• How often do you shave?
• What type of razor do you use to shave?
• How often do you wax or tweeze?
• How do you prepare your skin before you remove your hair?