Hair grows out of pores, small openings in the skin that secrete sweat and sebum (oil). An ingrown hair cyst occurs when dirt or oil blocks off a pore, causing a hair to become trapped. This leads to ...

From razor bumps to painful deep cysts, here’s how to identify what you’re dealing with and the science-backed solutions for smooth, clear skin Ingrown hair cysts rank among the most frustrating skin ...

Pilonidal sinus—also called a pilonidal cyst—is a skin infection that occurs in or around the crease of your buttocks. This condition happens when hair, skin cells, and dirt clog a hair follicle, ...

It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...

Ingrown hairs are a common nuisance but rarely serious. They can develop on frequently shaved body parts such as the legs or pubic area. You might also get ingrown hairs after other forms of hair ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Ingrown hairs in private areas represent one of those rarely discussed yet remarkably common bodily frustrations affecting millions regardless of gender, age, or grooming habits. While easily ...

I begged my mom to let me shave as early as 10 years old, but she forced me to hold out as long as I possibly could. Why? Because my mom also had been plagued by the realities of razor burn and ...