The ideal end result to shaving or waxing should be smooth, hairless skin — at least, that's what one hopes for. But if you're not careful, what could happen instead is a red, swollen, and utterly ...

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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 ...

Ingrown hairs can be inevitable if you shave or wax your body hair. These red bumps and the irritation that forms at hair removal sites can be unsightly and painful. What’s worse is it’s hard to get ...

Joy Braziel was hospitalized with a flesh-eating infection in March. She had an ingrown pubic hair that resulted in Fournier's gangrene. She was hospitalized a second time for cellulitis, but she's on ...