4. Try Acne Cream
Although ingrown hair is not the same as acne, cream specially designed to treat pimples can be the right topical treatment for ingrown hair until it falls out or it is time to remove it with tweezers. An ingrown hair behaves a lot like a pimple, particularly if it is filled with pus.
Just as you would with pimples, avoid the temptation to pop them or you could risk scarring or infections. Acne cream that contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can help ease some of the symptoms of an ingrown hair. You can find over the counter preparations or get a prescription from your doctor.
There are many acne creams to choose from. Since you are dealing with a specific situation, an ingrown hair, you can find an acne cream that is designed for soothing the growth and less on the underlying problem, such as oily skin.