Since the appearance of the symptoms of ingrown hairs usually takes time, when the diagnosis is made, it is often encountered with ingrown hair in the advanced process. The most important symptom in diagnosis is pinhead-sized holes in the coccyx. General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Çetin Altunal gave information about the subject.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HAIR RETURN?
- Pinhead hole or perforations
Pain
- Swelling
Stream
- Itching
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HAIR RETURN IN WOMEN?
Women will experience the same symptoms as men. In the early period, ingrown hair may not give any symptoms, but in this period, the diagnosis can be made by seeing pinhole-like holes in the coccyx. In the later periods, it may give symptoms such as itching, discharge, stiffness, pain and swelling in the coccyx.
HOW DOES HAIR RETURN OCCUR?
The main mechanism of hair rotation; It occurs when the hairs shed from the neck or back go to the tailbone and penetrate the skin there. Sitting while slouched increases this possibility.
In the early period, ingrown hair may not give any symptoms, but in this period, the diagnosis can be made by seeing pinhole-like holes in the coccyx. In the later periods, it may give symptoms such as itching, discharge, stiffness, pain and swelling in the coccyx.
WHO SHOWS HAIR TURNING?
Although ingrown hair is more common in men, it can also be seen in women. Risk factors that increase its incidence; conditions such as excessive sweating, excessive hair loss, sitting slouching, riding a motorcycle.
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF HAIR LOSS?
Excessive sweating, excessive hair loss, sitting slouching and riding a motorcycle are important risk factors.
WHERE DOES HAIR RETURN OCCUR?
Although the most common place for ingrown hair is the coccyx, armpits and between the fingers are other areas where it can be seen frequently.
DOES HAIR RETURN AGAIN AFTER TREATMENT?
It can recur between 5-30% depending on the treatment method, the experience of the surgeon, your lifestyle, hair growth and sweating.