The best way to treat ingrown beard hair is to let it grow naturally, avoiding using a shaver or razor. However, if it takes a long time to improve, you can try a light exfoliation on your face, rubbing a spoonful of baking soda in a little liquid soap, for example.
Even so, when ingrown hairs do not improve or evolve into a more serious situation, you should consult a dermatologist as it may be necessary to undergo laser treatment to unclog the hair and produce an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect, which prevents the beard will grow back when it grows.
How to prevent your beard from getting ingrown
To prevent beard hair from getting ingrown again, some important and simple precautions include:
- Wash your beard with warm water and soap before shaving;
- Do not stretch the skin during scraping;
- Use a new, well-sharpened blade;
- Shave in the direction of beard growth;
- Make short movements;
- Avoid passing the blade twice in the same place;
- Use a hair clipper to ‘shave’ your face, leaving the hair very short.
In cases where the beard becomes ingrown frequently, it may be necessary to consult a dermatologist to begin treatment with exfoliating creams or medications based on corticosteroids and antibiotics to combat infection and inflammation caused by hair growth.
Check out some homemade exfoliants that help prevent hair from getting ingrown.
