Do you have to have surgery for ingrown hairs?

Answer by  prissymissy (1895)

Ingrown hairs are not a serious condition and do not require surgery. Ingrown hairs usually go away on their own. You can also gently exfoliate the area with a medicated face scrub to help speed up the process. Just make sure you are very gentle. Ingrown hairs are usually caused by shaving.

Answer by  kjgoulet (460)

Depending on how bad the ingrown hair is, but if it is just an ingrown hair from say shaving your legs one just has to exfoliate regularly. Go to the local drug store and get a lancet to open it up and get the hair out.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Usually not. An ingrown hair can be removed successfully at home. It is painful but if you apply very warm compresses to soften it, you can put it out .

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

No you do not have to have surgery. You can treat them by putting a hot compress on the ingrown hair 3 times a day. Do not wear tight clothes, do not pick or try to open an ingrown hair. Most people just want to get rid of them fast so they have minor surgery.

Answer by  arthi (336)

not necessary that you should undergo for surgical option instead you can opt for laser treatment which is the latest and its pain free and does not require hospitalisation