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Diamond Bar Dermatologist Doctors for Ingrown HairType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Diamond Bar * Fortunata Mendoza MD  Amar Medical Group  California Dermatology Center  Magan Medical Clinic  Dean F Murphy MD  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Jacob Rispler MD  Pacific Coast Dermatology  Boston Dermatology  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Alexander Miller MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Richard H Chu MD  Daniel E Gormley MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Laurie M Woll DO  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Gene J Lin MD  Chaparral Medical Group Inc  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  David B Friedman MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  Irene Lao MD  Charles Salinger MD  Preferred Dermatology  Talbert Medical Group  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Alto Care Medical Group  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  A Acne & Skin Care Center  Soon Lee MD  Tommy H Chen MD  Drs Husain & Austin  Drs Husain & Austin  Edward M Kramer MD  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Dong Chang MD  Lawrence Sherwin MD  David A Voron MD Inc  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  Grall Medical Clinic  Tien Nguyen MD  Sid Danesh MD  Fernando B Canon MD  Marvous Saunders MD  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Lo Medical Group  Andrew A Ceavatta MD  Lawrence M Schall MD  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  West Dermatology Medical Group  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Douglas A Blose MD  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Elisa Yoo MD  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Gerard Nat MD  Elizabeth H Steinberg MD  Howard G Lang MD  Gary C Lee MD  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Robert B Seltzer MD Diamond Bar, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Ingrown HairRead the Ingrown Hair article » What is an ingrown hair?An ingrown hair happens when the sharp tip of the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. It is a benign condition, which usually appears as a small tan or sometimes pink bump under the skin. Often, a small pinpoint (often dark) part of the underlying hair may be seen under the skin bump. In more extensive cases, multiple small red or pink little bumps around hair follicles may be seen on any skin area that has been frequently shaved, such as face, neck, armpits, legs, and pubic region. Ingrown hair is a very common skin condition occurring primarily after puberty. Ingrown hairs tend to be more common in areas with coarse hairs, like the bikini area in women, and beard and neck in men. Individuals with thicker, coarser hairs, such as African Americans, tend to have the highest rate of problems with ingrown hairs, particularly of the beard area. Rarely, an ingrown hair may also appear in other skin parts, such as the eyelid. Generally, ingrown hair is medically harmless, yet it may become cosmetically disfiguring and lead to scarring, skin discoloration (referred to as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), skin infection, and rarely keloid scar formation. What causes an ingrown hair?Hair that is cut short and close to the skin creates a sharp tip that can more easily pierce the skin to cause an ingrown hair. Improper shaving techniques are the major cause of ingrown hairs. Other hair-removal methods, including waxing, as well as common friction from tight clothing, may worsen the situation. Although an ingrown hair is primarily caused by improper or aggressive hair removal, it sometimes occurs naturally as too much dead skin debris blocks the hair follicle opening, causing the hair to grow sideways. Who develops ingrown hairs?Nearly everyone will have an ingrown hair at some time. Overall, tee... Recommended Reading Related to Ingrown HairWhat is a keloid?Keloids can be considered to be "scars that don't know when to stop." A keloid, sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time.
What is the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar?After the skin is injured, the healing process usually leaves a flat scar. Sometimes the scar is hypertrophic, or thickened, but confined to the margin of the wound. Hypertrophic scars tend to be redder and may subside by themselves (a process which can take one year or more). Treatment such as injections of cortisone (steroids) can speed this process. Keloids, by contrast, may start some time after the injury and extend beyond the wound site. This tendency to... Other Related Ingrown Hair ArticlesEmergency Contact for Diamond Bar
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