How Do You Treat Ingrown Nose Hairs?
Ingrown hairs occur when the hair follicle is dirty or obstructed. This causes the hairs to grow beneath the skin, which causes pain, irritation and possible infection. An ingrown nose hair can be difficult to treat, since it may may be impossible to see or identify the hair when it is deep inside your nostril. Place a clean washcloth in some warm water, and gently insert it into the affected nostril to soften the hair follicle. When the washcloth cools off, re-moisten it under the warm water and reapply. Repeat this process for 15 to 20 minutes. Place the same washcloth in slightly warmer water, and re-insert it into your nostril. Use your thumb to apply pressure on the washcloth to the ingrown hair, and place your index finger on the outside of your nose and pinch. Rub the washcloth back and forth over the infected area. Remove the washcloth from your nose to see if any hairs have been removed. It may be difficult to ascertain when the actual ingrown hair has been removed, however, s
