Ingrown hairs affect over 50% of African American men and over 20% of Caucasians. Women of all backgrounds are also affected by this condition in areas that have thick curly hair and need to be shaved periodically.
Ingrown hairs are caused when a strand of hair curls below the surface of the skin and grows into the side of the hair follicle. Because the hair never exits the surface of the skin, it becomes infected, red (or brown) and irritated. Ingrown hairs are a painful nuisance that can produce cosmetically undesirable effects such as red or brown bumps and spots.
The most common areas that are affected by ingrown hairs include the neck, face, legs and pubic area. They are caused by shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams. The only hair removal method that does not cause ingrown hair is the same method that can prevent and remove them, laser treatments!
During the treatment of ingrown hair, the energy form the laser is absorbed at the base of the hair follicle. Heat from the laser damages the small blood vessel that feeds the hair, thus cutting off blood flow and ultimately leading to the permanent removal of the hair. This process permanently destroys the hair and prevents ingrown hairs in the future.
If ingrown hairs are left untreated, they can lead to painful infections that can spread to produce extensive rashes. Ingrown hairs can even contribute to acne outbreaks.
To learn about laser hair removal and the treatment of ingrown hairs, contact Celibre today to schedule a free consultation. We will explain the treatment process and how lasers work to eliminate ingrown hairs.
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Using only FDA-approved lasers, we can treat unwanted hair in all skin types. Because we have over 20 lasers, we are able to choose the one that best fits your skin and hair type, resulting in faster, more effective and more economical laser hair removal. With over 30 years experience, 20 lasers and 75,000 treatments in the past five years alone, Celibre is an experienced Los Angeles hair removal laser clinic.
Our lasers target the melanin (pigment) concentrated at the base of the hair follicle. The small blood vessel that feeds the hair follicle is damaged when the pigment at the base of the hair follicle is heated up by the laser. Because the small blood vessel is damaged, blood does not flow to the hair, causing it to stop growing.
If you're sick of shaving, waxing, or using other ineffective and inconvenient hair removal techniques, come to Celibre to learn more about permanent hair removal. Our professional and courteous medical staff are available to answer all your laser hair removal questions. Call now or come to one of our hair removal laser facilities, conveniently located in Orange County and Los Angeles, CA, for a free consultation.
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