This can cause irritation, inflammation, and some audible sighs (what, just us?).
To find out more, we turned to three board-certified dermatologistsDr.
Try a salicylic acid shampoo, like Drybar’sCrown Tonic Pre-Shampoo Scalp-Balancing Cleanser, which comes recommended by Garshick.
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By exfoliating and eliminating excess oil, the cleanser maintains the overall health of the scalp.
Garshick recommends SukinNatural Balance Scalp Scrubwhile Nioxin likesScalp Recovery Purifying Exfoliator.
She advises looking for products containing skin-soothingzinc, like Vegamour’sGRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum.
Alternatively, Garshick recommends using scalp serums with salicylic acid, like First Aid BeautyAnti-Dandruff Scalp Serum.
Get a Prescription-Strength Treatment
When is an ingrown hair on the scalp worthy of a dermatologist visit?
In some cases, they can administercortisone injectionsto treat the problem quickly, says Garshick.
