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Treatment to remove ingrown hairs include:
If inflammed, antibiotics may also be advised by your doctor.
For prevention, hair removal can be considered (as Dr Chua has pointed out), or try not to shave your hairs too close to the skin so that the risk of a hair getting caught in the skin as it grows out is minimised.
Hope that helps.
All the best!
Laser hair removal is a great procedure for removing ingrown hairs. It is non-invasive and the results are semi-permanent.
I use the Long Pulse ND:Yag laser for it as it is safe for all skin types, even darker Asian skin types.
Hope this helps!
I think the best method to manage ingrown hair is to reduce the risks through hair removal techniques (including IPL/Lasers).
For the shaving issue, consider the use of electric shavers. They don’t shave as close, but virtually eliminate the issue of ingrown hairs. I personally prefer electric shavers (and use them myself).
Good questions! I agree with Dr Chua’s reply on the pros and cons of Fractional CO2 lasers versus Infini RF. In addition, I would like to address your question on the ideal length of time between subcision and Infini RF treatments. The ideal interval between treatments is 4-6 weeks. This is to allow for adequate skin recovery. Hope that this answers your questions!
PRP at the present moment is not available in Singapore. It does help with acne scarring though, and you might have to go to neighbouring countries to do the treatment (including Malaysia). Having said that, you can consider Rejuran/skin boosters/microneedling that can help in a similar fashion. Your 2nd question on which is better — it depends on the severity and type of scars. But usually Fractional laser is the backbone of laser therapy. So consult your doctor early to discuss the available options.
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