Ingrown hairs occur when individual hairs grow at a slant, usually a result of improper shaving technique. Although more common in women who shave their bikini line, ingrown hairs can form on the underside of men's scrotum as well. Men who opt for a hair-free genital appearance can suffer from the pain and irritation that go with ingrown hairs. Treating this problem requires close examination of the scrotum to locate the problematic hair and successfully eliminate it.
Step 1
Apply a warm compress to the bottom of the scrotum to soften the hair and open hair follicles. According to CareFair.com, you should do this two or three times a day for up to two minutes until you are prepared to remove the ingrown hair. A warm compress will help relieve swelling and pain while prepping the skin for ingrown hair removal.
Step 2
Pull the exposed end of the hair out of the follicle using a pair of sterilized tweezers, suggests CareFair.com. Do not pluck the hair as this could worsen conditions and cause the ingrown hair to return.
Step 3
Shave with a single-blade razor if you opt for the hairless approach. According to the "Doctors Book of Home Remedies II," shaving with a double-blade razor actually worsens ingrown hairs, by pulling the hair up and cutting it just below the skin. Using a shaving foam instead of soap also helps with ingrown hairs as it softens the hair and moisturizes the surrounding skin.
Step 4
Cleanse the scrotum surrounding the ingrown hair with a mild soap and soft washcloth. Rub the cloth in a circular motion to loosen your ingrown hair, coaxing it out of the follicle, suggests MayoClinic.com. A soft-bristled toothbrush may also be used to coax the hair out of its trapped state.
Step 5
Sterilize a sewing needle with rubbing alchol and slide the tip of the needle underneath the exposed hair loop. Gently pull the embedded end out of the follicle with the needle, recommends MayoClinic.com. Once the hair tip is above the skin's surface, leave it be so that the affected skin can heal properly.
Things You'll Need
- Warm compress
- Tweezers
- Single-blade razor
- Shaving foam
- Gentle soap
- Washcloth
- Alcohol
- Needle
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