Ingrown pubic hairs aren't medically dangerous and don't usually cause infections or health problems, according to MayoClinic.com, but they can be painful, not to mention unsightly. They can occur all over the body, anywhere you shave or wax. The downside to ingrown hairs in the pubic region is that clothing can rub them and increase discomfort and irritation. If your ingrown pubic hair is bothering you, you can safely remove it and speed the healing process.
Step 1
Position a mirror so you can comfortably see your ingrown pubic hair from a seated position. Choose a well-lit area.
Step 2
Wet a wash cloth and microwave it for a few seconds to create a warm compress. Test to make sure the compress isn't too hot before placing it on your skin, to avoid burns. Leave the wash cloth in place for 10 minutes to open up your pores.
Step 3
Exfoliate the area to remove dead skin cells that may be clogging the pores and keeping the hair trapped. Use an exfoliating body wash or a loofah and scrub in a gently circular motion. Exfoliation itself is sometimes enough to remove an ingrown hair.
Step 4
Find the ingrown hair by looking for the loop it creates under the skin. If you can't locate the hair, try alternating heat and cold to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Step 5
Use sterilized tweezers or a sterilized needle to pull out the hair at the loop, according to MayoClinic.com. Position the instrument just under the loop and use a quick but gentle upward motion to free the hair. Do not pull the hair out, according to Oregon State University.
Step 6
Gently rewash the area if freeing the ingrown hair released any blood or pus. Follow up with an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Things You'll Need
- Mirror
- Wash cloth
- Exfoliant
- Tweezers or needle
- Antibiotic ointment
- Ice pack (optional)
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