Dr. Mathew Avram answers the question: 'Treating Ingrown Hairs After Shaving?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: Is there a good way to avoid or treat ingrown hairs on my neck and face after shaving?

"The term razor bump is used to describe two conditions," Love explains. "One is skin irritation that can occur with shaving, particularly when shaving with dull razors and/or without shaving cream.

Q: I get ingrown hairs every time I shave. Can I get rid of them? A: It’s a common issue: Your freshly shaved, waxed or plucked skin appears smooth and hairless – until pimple-like bumps crop up days ...

When you check your makeup in the mirror, only to spot a giant you-have-no-idea-what bump staring back at you, it’s tempting to really go in on your face. Yet, when it comes to most face bumps and ...

Getting the perfect shave is truly a task. Whether you have to maneuver through the jungle gym that’s a shower or carefully follow the progress of a facial trim in the mirror, ensuring that you reach ...

When it comes to skin care annoyances, there is little worse than pesky razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, little bumps and burns are common with almost every ...

Every morning, millions of people grab their razors and unknowingly set themselves up for a day of skin torture. What should be a simple grooming routine turns into a battlefield where your skin loses ...

Ingrown hairs are hairs that have grown back into the skin. They can cause small round, and often itchy or painful, bumps. Ingrown hair bumps can happen anywhere hair grows, including your scalp and ...

Small scalp pimples can significantly impact hair health. They clog follicles and trigger inflammation, disrupting the natural hair growth cycle. This can lead to thinning and even permanent hair loss ...

The dreaded bumps can occur anywhere you shave, wax or pluck. Here’s how to avoid them. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get ingrown hairs every time I ...