Ingrown pubic hair can be treated and prevented by following some simple steps. According to
, some of the things you can do to prevent ingrown hairs include wetting your skin with warm water and using shaving gel, shaving in the direction the hairs are growing, using as few strokes of the razor as possible, rinsing the razor after every stroke, holding a cool, wet cloth to your skin after shaving to reduce irritation, using an exfoliating scrub to help release any trapped hairs, and trying a different hair removal method, such as hair removal cream or laser treatment. If you already have an ingrown hair,
suggests washing and lightly scrubbing the area to encourage the hair to loosen from the follicle and exit the skin, applying a warm compress to the area, and using an exfoliating scrub to remove dead skin cells. In some cases, a GP may be able to treat ingrown hairs by removing the hair using a sterile needle or blade, giving you a steroid cream to help swelling and irritation, or giving you antibiotic cream or tablets to treat an infection. It is important to note that not all ingrown hairs become infected, and they usually resolve on their own in a few days.
