How to Get Rid of Red Bumps & Ingrown Hairs in The Bikini Area

Those red knocks, aggravation and ingrown hairs all brought about by shaving or waxing are the exact opposite thing you need to see… let alone in your under areas. Inquiries regarding how to dispose of those unattractive, humiliating knocks are among the most often asked on ChickRx. So we've ordered six successful systems you can use to treat those rash-like red knocks next time your skin chooses to go haywire after a wax or shave.

Manual Exfoliation 

If you do get red razor bumps, though, let’s talk about how to treat them. Those bumps are caused by ingrown hairs—hair that curls back on itself and grows into the skin, causing inflammation and redness. Sometimes these ingrown hairs/bumps also get infected, causing folliculitis.

“The best way to treat [ingrown hairs] is to exfoliate well and consistently,” explains dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman. The goal with exfoliating is to loosen skin cells and impactions so the hair will be released from the blocked hair follicle. Dr. Jaliman recommends using a sonic cleansing system like the Clarisonic, or the versions made by Neutrogena and Olay. If you’re not already using one of these skincare tools for your face and don’t want to invest, you can always use a loofah instead.

Just make sure that if you use a loofah, you switch it out regularly to avoid contaminating your fresh, clean skin with bacteria. (Read here for more on that and other unsanitary habits you may not realize you’re doing in daily life).

Chemical Exfoliation 

If manual exfoliation alone isn’t cutting it for treating your bumps, licensed esthetician Daniela Ferri recommends trying a chemical exfoliant. The best way to do this is by using an acne wash that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Gently massage it onto the affected skin with exfoliating spa gloves, rinse with warm water and pat drying, being careful not to tug or rub too much on the skin—this will only cause more skin damage and inflammation.

Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide have anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat redness and irritation, but Ferri warns that for some they can be too over-drying. After exfoliating either chemically or manually, you can apply products to further treat and soothe your irritated skin.

Aspirin Mask

To help reduce redness and inflammation, you can apply an aspirin mask to the area with razor burn. Dissolve two aspirin pills in a few drops of water until you achieve a paste-like consistency. Apply this to the affected area for a few minutes and then rinse off completely.


All-Natural Options: Tea Tree Oil & Aloe Vera

You can also take an all-natural, organic approach to soothe razor burn or irritated skin. Try applying either tea tree oil or aloe vera to the skin using a clean cotton ball. These naturally soothing products will help to calm the skin and reduce redness and sensitivity, and you don’t have to worry about any added chemicals or ingredients that might be irritating for sensitive skin.

Over-the-Counter Products

If you tend to get more severe outbreaks of bumps, you can apply products like Tendskin or FerroRosa FrictionFixTM, These products work by reducing inflammation and itching while reducing refraction, and absorbing moisture and oil that can lead to further breakouts.

If you can’t easily get these products, you can also try a topical corticosteroid cream (hydrocortisone cream), which helps reduce inflammation and pain. If you still do not see improvement, visit your doctor who can prescribe antibiotic creams to remedy the situation.

No Picking, Itching or Friction

Albeit ingrown hairs and disturbance may initiate you into an attack of tingling and scratching, do whatever it takes not to. This will just aggravate the territory further and slow your skin's mending procedure. Furthermore, by no means, should you pick at any knocks that are kindled—you know better.

For the underarms, abstain from wearing building tops to keep texture from scouring on the skin, as this can upset the mending procedure and furthermore cause more knocks to shape. Pass on wearing unpleasant gasp materials (like pants) for a couple of days in case you're managing an episode of affectability on your legs or two-piece territory and stick to wearing just cotton clothing (different sorts of clothing texture and g-strings can cause erosion against your skin and forestall legitimate mending).

Also, remember to shower directly after your exercises. This won't just assistance treat knocks from shaving, however keep imperfections from shaping on your back too.