A story spreading on social media might show how a seemingly innocuous health issue — an infected ingrown hair — can in rare cases lead to serious and even life-threatening complications.

Ingrown hairs. Infected ingrown hairs are a type of folliculitis that may be present on the scalp or other commonly shaved areas. Poor hygiene: Not washing the scalp regularly can lead to the ...

Getting a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never heard of the condition ...

Older men are most commonly infected, but Braziel said she knew several other women who have had it. What started as an ingrown hair resulted in multiple hospital stays, an extensive surgery to ...

Red, raised bumps, accompanied by skin darkening is what ingrown hair cysts look like. These can be infected, and pus-filled, and need to be treated urgently in severe case. While there are ‘pus heads ...

Let’s clear up a few persistent (and shame-inducing) ideas about grooming, scent, and more.

If you have recurring ingrown pubic hairs or if you think you might have an infection, call your dermatologist. Signs of an infected ingrown public hair include increased redness, enlargement ...

Steven Spinale, 36, attempted to remove an ingrown hair from his groin area. It later became infected and he was diagnosed with sepsis, according to The Sun. Sepsis is a life threatening condition ...

While it may make sense to target your inner nostril directly, Dr. Fahs recommends putting a warm compress on the outside of ...

Experts have warned that only replacing your razor head when it looks a bit grim is a big mistake and may not be worth the ...