Razor bumps and ingrown hairs,
stopped at the source.
Recurring bumps aren't about shaving wrong. They're about how your hair grows. Treating the hair itself, then clearing the marks it leaves, is how PSRx breaks the cycle on the face, neck and body.
Razor bumps and ingrown hairs happen when hairs curl back into the skin after shaving or waxing, causing bumps, dark marks and sometimes scars. They're most common with curly or coarse hair. PSRx treats the cause with Nd:YAG 1064nm laser hair reduction, designed for darker skin, and treats the marks and scarring left behind.
Razor Bumps & Ingrown Hairs
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Razor Bumps & Ingrown Hairs FAQ.
What's the difference between razor bumps and ingrown hairs?
Razor bumps are clusters of bumps caused by many shaved hairs curling back into the skin, usually on the beard, neck or bikini line. An ingrown hair is a single trapped hair. Both come from the same cause, and both improve when there's less hair growing back into the skin.
How do I stop getting ingrown hairs?
The most effective way to stop recurring ingrown hairs is to reduce the hair itself with laser hair reduction. Until then, shaving with the grain, avoiding very close shaves and gentle exfoliation can help. Your provider will give you steps that fit your hair and skin.
Can laser treat ingrown hairs on the bikini line?
Yes, laser hair reduction can treat ingrown hairs and bumps on the bikini line, underarms, legs and other body areas. With fewer hairs, there's less to grow back into the skin. The Nd:YAG 1064nm laser is designed for darker skin.
Will the dark marks from ingrown hairs fade?
Most dark marks from ingrown hairs fade, especially once new ingrowns stop forming. Pigment treatments like Precise Peels and brightening skincare can help them fade faster. On darker skin, marks may take a few months to clear fully, so consistency matters.
Is laser safe for ingrown hairs on Black skin?
Yes, when it's done with the right laser. The Nd:YAG 1064nm laser is designed for darker skin because it reaches the hair follicle while sparing surface pigment. PSRx builds every plan around your skin type and trains other providers in this kind of care.
Can ingrown hairs cause scars?
Yes, repeated ingrown hairs and razor bumps can leave small scars, and some people form raised keloid scars. If you're prone to keloids, tell your provider before any treatment. Scars are treated with plans matched to your skin type, and keloids get a separate, careful approach.
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