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Ingrown on legs àfter waxing, how to treat existing ingrowns and ,what is thr best hair removal method to prevent ingrowns?

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Creams or lasers ...  Read More

I have a lot of ingrown hairs due to shaving on my legs. I tried waxing a lot of times but the ingrown hair just won't go. I need a solution to end this. Please help.

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Get laser hair removal done.. This gives you good results ...  Read More

I have strawberry legs and also ingrown hairs . And i dont know how to get rid of it . Also if i try to remove the ingrown hairs the scar stays .

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been suffering from ingrown hair issue in my leg since long. It is very itchy and forms acne all around leg.Please suggest me what to do

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It can be cleared..Undergo laser hair removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from ingrown hair problem on my leg for the last 3-4 years. It resulting hard very small painless pimple.. What should I do? Kindly help

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A shaved or tweezed hair that grows back into the skin, causing inflammation. The main symptoms are small, solid bumps and small, pus-filled blisters. This will have to b treated with Laser Hair Redu ...  Read More

I hav ingrown hair issue on my full leg . There is vry hard hairs on my leg , after waxing ingrown hairs appears nd when I take out , it leaves spots , there r so many spots on my leg now ,nowadays on leg there is yellow pus type acne I can see . Nd it is painful also . What should I do . M vry worried about this . I don't want leisure treatment. P

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Undergo laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have ingrown hair issues on leg. I have extremely sensitive, fair skin. Generally I prefer shaving/ using epilator to remove the hair. But these days I am getting lots of ingrown and thick hairs. The volume of my leg hair is very dense and very thick. May you please recommend any solution to get rid out of it.

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You should go for laser hair reduction. Visit a dermatologist in your are who does the procedure ...  Read More

I have ingrown hair problem on my leg leading to black dots all over my legs. It doesn't have pain or redness but it doesn't look good.

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Ok avoid waxing of the affected area for a few days. Do direct online consultation for prescription. ...  Read More

Acne on my legs due to ingrown hairs - tried essential oils , hairs have been removed but scars and eruptions remains need solution to clean them off

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This is called Folliculitis. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

I have got ingrown hair caused by waxing and scars because of them. Even though I have stopped waxing my legs, but still scars have to be treated. Also, please help on how to remove hair if not by waxing.

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Waxing can cause allergy which an lead to small red bumps around hair with itching initially. Once you scratch that area it can leave dark spots or scars which can may fade with time. If you are getti ...  Read More

I am having an ingrown hair bump, since 1 week, it is not painful. It is on pubic area, will it get healed on it's own or any cream needs to be applied. Please suggest.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello , please suggest remedy for a red, inflamed bump in the pubic area with a dark centre which I feel is due to ingrown hair

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am a 27 year old female and have been noticing a slow growth of leg hair and armpit hair after shaving. Earlier within a week I had hair growth, this time it is taking more than a week or two to sprout the hair and feel on the hand. What could be the cause of it? Also suffering from hair fall and slow growth.

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing persistent skin patches on my legs and other parts of my body for the past six months. Initially, they were itchy and appeared occasionally, coming and going. But now they stay constantly and have started appearing in more places. They started as small bumps and dark spots, some looking like clogged pores or ingrown hai

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From what you’ve described, it may be a chronic follicular issue like keratosis pilaris, frictional folliculitis, or post-inflammatory pigmentation. The rough, bumpy texture and dark spots align with ...  Read More

I have lots of ingrown hairs all over my legs and hands (biceps) and back acne. And a lot of hair fall.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

A patch of hair on my right leg has been cut in small or fallen a few days before I guess u just noticed it now ! Is this normal or what is the problem

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May be normal or due to any internal problem ...  Read More

Because of pcod, I have facial hair on my chin and now I've started getting a few ingrown hairs too. A few times I have removed the dried skin and the hair got removed with it. What to do with these ingrown hair? How do I stop them?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Have been getting bumps/ingrown hair type of pimples since a while near and on my pubic area have used a bit of adaferin gel (which i previously used for acne on my face)

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hair line fracture on my left leg ankle, is the plaster is necessary now for my leg, wht type of plaster is best now?is their any removable plaster?how many days i should take rest or how many days it will take to cure my leg completely? Wht precautions and diet I should take?

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with so many questions and without x-ray - difficult to answer here ...  Read More

There is a tiny ingrown hair bump around my nipple area. What is this? Is it a concern? How to get rid of this?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What is the cost of Lesar Hair Removal Legs and chin in Punjab ? Is it permanent hair removal ? Thank you so much

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I waxed my skin 2 weeks ago and have been facing ingrown hair in a part of my skin. Some of it is turning into red spots that looks like a pimple or rash. How do I treat it?

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We never recommend wax as an option for hair removal. But there is nothing to worry about as the permanent hair reduction is an answer to your problem along with few skincare tips. ...  Read More

Ingrown hairs and black marks on the legs. I want a treatment where I can treat it and I can get clear skin for legs.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Is there a clinic in Mumbai I can treat my recurring ingrown toenail issue and get it removed once and for all?

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Kindly book a proper consultation for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I wax my legs so I've ingrown & blackheads on my inner thighs. The skin is quite lose over there and due to manual removal of both red spots have been created on my thighs. It's spreading making my thighs appearance look ugly. I even have pcod. What should I do I clear off those spots & stop the growth for ingrown & blackheads. I've provided all th

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Salicylic acid based products and peels should help you initially. In this complex case, any hair removal method will create issues, so you can consider laser hair reduction ...  Read More

I am experiencing a lot of ingrown hair on my legs and hands for the past 6 months. Can you pls suggest how to get rid of it?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have PCOS since 2016 and i don't have any ongoing treatment yet. I'm trying lifestyle changes to help the situation. My main symptoms are the excessive hair on my face and scanty periods. The hair growth is thick and is majorly on the sides and under chin. There are ingrown hair in the under-chin area since a very long time and darkening of that

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have ingrowth hair in my legs after waxing. I have marks in the areas of each hair. Which makes it look like strawberry skin. What should I use? I have a very sensitive skin.

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Ingrown hairs occur when a hair that has been shaved, waxed, or plucked grows back into the skin instead of up and out of the hair follicle. This can cause pain, redness, and inflammation. Here's some ...  Read More

Hello, Can you please suggest me cream to get rid of ingrown hair and ingrown hair scars on the bikini line. Thank you for your time.

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consult online ...  Read More

I am suffering from ingrown hair in pubic area due to that itching and pain are there. Please suggest what to do?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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