How to Get Rid of Ingrown Armpit Hairs

Get rid of painful ingrown armpit hairs simply and painlessly.

One of the most common areas for painful ingrown hairs to appear on women is the armpit. Causes of ingrown armpit hairs include frequent shaving of the area and wearing clothes that are tight around the armpit. Add to that the prevalence of bacteria in the armpit, and infection is likely to occur in the ingrown hairs. However, there are gentle ways to treat ingrown hairs in this sensitive area.

Things You'll Need

• Washcloth
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Hair-dissolving cream

Instructions

1. Clean the affected armpit(s) with a damp washcloth. Do not use soap, as this may further irritate this sensitive area.

2. Pour a small amount of hydrogen peroxide (first-aid grade) on your washcloth and gently wipe down your armpits. This will help to clear any infection that may have occurred in your armpits.

3. Refrain from shaving your armpits with a razor for a few days, and instead use a hair-dissolving cream (like Nair) to get rid of armpit hair. The cream should also get rid of exposed ingrown hairs. Continue using the cream until all of the ingrown hairs have been taken care of.

Tips & Warnings

• It is not advisable to tweeze ingrown hairs in the armpit, as they can be extremely painful to pull and the exposed pores left by tweezing the armpits can create a home for infection.

• Test the hair-removal cream on a small amount of your skin before applying to your armpits, to ensure that you do not have a reaction to the active ingredients in the cream.

References

• AbateIt: Ingrown Hair Treatment
• Healthy Skincare: Nair Rash Information