Ingrown Hair Center - North Lauderdale, FL
North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale * Skin & Cancer Associates  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  RSB Dermatology Inc  The Center for Dermatology  The Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  The Center for Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  South Florida Skin & Laser Center  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Stacy J Frankel MD PA  Pamela A Rousseau MD  Peter D Sarbone MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Berens Medical Center Inc  Lauderdale Dermatology  Dan H Meirson MD  Waterman Dermatology  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Oakland Medical & Cosmetic Center  Hecker Dermatology Group  Hecker Dermatology Group  Andrew R Altman MD PA  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Shagen Abovyan MD  Thomas S Breza MD  Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute  Peter L Babinski MD  Bauman Medical Group  Murray D Smith MD  Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics  Alan M Fischer Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Mark S Bernhardt MD  Jeffrey Marcus MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Jay H Brachfeld MD  Michele J Moraes MD & Brian C Moraes DO  Boca Raton Skin Institute  Martin Dermatology  Nelson Charlie MD PA  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Russel S Glaun MD PA  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Skin & Cancer Associates  Tobi Richman-Steinhardt MD  Sukal Skin Institute  Glenn B Sterling MD  Boca Raton Skin & Laser Center  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Seymour Munzer MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Peter G Ballas II MD  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Gary Goldfaden MD  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Dermatology of Boca  Dermatology of Boca  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Louis Simonson MD  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward North Lauderdale, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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