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Noblesville 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 Noblesville * Dermatology of Noblesville  Northside Dermatology LLC  Dawes & Fretzin Dermatology Group  Dawes & Fretzin Dermatology Group  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Shideler Dermatology Group  Shideler Dermatology Group  Shideler Dermatology Group  C William Hanke MD  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Arthur J Sumrall MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Indiana  Dermatology Associates of Indiana  Peter L Winters MD  David H Kingsbury MD  Kathryn A Kroeger MD  Doctors Skin Care PC  Marc L Frost MD  Patrick C Logan MD  Patrick C Logan MD  Nancy L Havlik MD  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  David L Martin MD Inc  Mina D Swofford MD  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Robert E McCallister MD  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Greenfield Dermatology PC  Dermatology Inc  Cortese Dermatology PC  Richard M Storm MD  Greenwood Dermatology  Greenwood Dermatology  Greenwood Dermatology  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology, Inc.  Dermatology, Inc.  Alexander A Fondak MD  Randall Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Barbara R Sturm MD  Franklin Dermatology  Michael K Crider MD  University Dermatology Center  University Dermatology Center  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Spencer Dermatology Associates LLC  Spencer Dermatology Associates LLC  Swan Dermatology Center  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Bloomington Dermatology Clinic  William J Cron MD  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Bruce Younger MD  James R Parliament MD  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology Noblesville, IndianaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 HairItching (itch) facts
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