How can I improve my skin after pulling hairs on my neck?

Question

Hello doctor,

Hair started growing on my neck when I was about 12, and since then I have pulled the hairs out with my finger, dug the skin with my nails to get the hairs out of the bumps, and used razors and also tweezers. Now my skin looks horrible and is scarred up pretty mad. I am embarrassed at how my neck is. The hairs grow so much, and I get hair bumps as well. I want to clear my skin up, so it does not look all bumpy and scared.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

You have a case of pseudofolliculitis barbae, although a term reserved for male beard condition, you got it because of tampering and ill hair removing practices. Treatment includes manual correction of ingrown hair (visit your dermatologist) under magnification. Your hairs have changed their direction due to pulling. Once pulled out, they will grow normally and will not cause redness and bumps within the skin. Go for laser hair removal, which will take care of both hair growth as well as ingrown hair. Make sure it is a laser and not an IPL (intense pulse light) device. Things can be normal if you start following the right path. I hope this answers your query.

I hope this information is helpful.

Feel free to ask further questions.

Thank you.