Ingrown pimples are usually caused by hairs growing back into the skin, which causes infection and inflammation. While most ingrown hairs will resolve on their own within several days, keeping the skin clean and treating any infection can help speed the process. Seeing a dermatologist may be necessary for recurring or severe cases of ingrown pimples that do not improve with basic hygiene and care.
Ingrown pimples are usually caused by hairs growing back into the skin, which causes infection and inflammation. While most ingrown hairs will resolve on their own within several days, keeping the skin clean and treating any infection can help speed the process. Seeing a dermatologist may be necessary for recurring or severe cases of ingrown pimples that do not improve with basic hygiene and care.
Ingrown pimples are usually caused by hairs growing back into the skin, which causes infection and inflammation. While most ingrown hairs will resolve on their own within several days, keeping the skin clean and treating any infection can help speed the process. Seeing a dermatologist may be necessary for recurring or severe cases of ingrown pimples that do not improve with basic hygiene and care.
Co-authored by Luba Lee, FNP-BC Updated: June 19, 2019
Ingrown pimples usually occur when a hair grows
back into the skin, which can cause a pimple to form, though they can also be caused by fungal, bacterial, or even yeast infections. This pimple may fill with pus and appear red and infected. Most of the time an ingrown hair will go away on its own, but it can take several days.[1] Unfortunately, there isn't a lot you can do to treat ingrown pimples.[2] If you often get ingrown pimples, or if general hygiene measures are not helpful or worsen the condition, then you may want to see a dermatologist for help, but there are also some things that you can do to get rid of ingrown pimples.
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