Hair Bumps Removal

Medical Spa in Charleston, SC

Hair Bumps Removal services offered in Charleston, SC

If unsightly bumps and pimples keep appearing after you shave, you may have a common condition called hair bumps or folliculitis. While non-life-threatening, they can be embarrassing and itchy. Kenneth Robinson, MD, at The New Body Center® in Charleston, South Carolina, offers hair bump removal treatments to help your skin clear up and prevent reoccurrence. Call the practice or schedule an appointment online today.

Hair Bumps Removal Q & A

What causes hair bumps?

Hair bumps, or folliculitis, is a common skin condition in which the hair follicles become inflamed. Hair bumps look like small red pimples or white-headed pimples where the hair grows, usually caused by a fungal or bacterial infection. The infection can spread, and the small spots turn into larger, crusty sores that don’t heal.

The signs and symptoms of hair bumps include:

Clusters of small red or white-headed pimples around hair follicles
Larger swollen mass near hair follicles
Itchy skin
Painful or burning skin
Pus-filled blisters that break open and form crusts

Hair bumps may cause permanent hair loss, scarring, itchiness, or soreness. Depending on the location of your hair bumps, they can also be embarrassing.

Is hair bump removal treatment necessary?

A mild case of hair bumps resolves on its own within a few days. Severe or recurring hair bumps require a visit to The New Body Center®. If the bumps spread or don’t improve after a few days, you should contact a Dr. Robinson.

What hair bumps removal treatments are available?

At The New Body Center®, Dr. Robinson reviews your medical history, inspects your hair bumps, and recommends the appropriate number of laser treatments to clear the area.

Laser hair removal is primary option to treat recurring hair bumps at The New Body Center. It completely removes the hair follicles to reduce hair regrowth in the treated areas, decreasing your risk for future hair bumps in the treated area.

Who gets hair bumps?

Anyone can get hair bumps, but you’re at an increased risk if you:

Have diabetes, HIV/AIDS, or chronic leukemia
Have acne
Have dermatitis
Use steroid creams
Use antibiotic therapy for acne
Are male, have curly hair, and shave
Wear clothing that traps heat and moisture regularly
Use an unmaintained hot tub

You can also get hair bumps from shaving with a dull razor.

If you can’t seem to get rid of your hair bumps, or they tend to go away and reappear frequently, call The New Body Center® to schedule an appointment or book online today to learn about your treatment options.

Hair Bumps Removal