Causes Hair Removal methods such as shaving, waxing, tweezing and electrolysis often irritate the follicle and cause ingrown hairs and folliculitis. A build up of dead skin cells in the pores and on the surface of the skin can cause inflammation in the follicle. Some are more prone to this than others due to genetics. Skin suffering from lack of moisture Coarse curly hair can curl or twist in the hair follicle Stiff beard hair, incorrect shaving techniques Damaged hair follicles by clothing friction Certain bacteria can reside in wet environments such as spa baths, that have been known to cause infection and folliculitis Effects Trapped, ingrown hairs cause inflammation in the hair follicle. These results, in red, raised, dry, itchy bumps. The body can also respond by producing papules and pustules on the skin which contain pus and infecction. Constant tenderness Tingling and itching Hard, prominent, scar tissue can form in chronic cases   Ingrown hair treatments usually consist of cremes containing AHA's, Retinols or some form of peeling agent. These can sometimes take a while to work and increase the client's sun sensitivity. Effective Ingrown Treatments - Follicuzyme Follicuzyme is a solution for ingrown hairs - a very quick and effective in-clinic treatment to eliminate red bumps and ingrown hairs. Follicuzyme dissolves the hair and accumulation of dead cell material, releasing the follicle and eliminating any infection, redness and inflammation leaving the skin smooth and supple. Upper Arms $130 Standard Bikini $150 Full Legs $255 1/2 Legs $140 Chest from $150 Back from $180 Men's Beard from $150