How do you get rid of ingrown hairs?

I've got like random bumps on my leg (ingrown hairs?) and I want to know how to get rid of them, is there a cream or something that I can buy or something I can do to get rid of them/prevent them from forming in the first place?

I went to the chemist and asked the lady there said there wasn't anything I could do other then pluck it out.. So hmm..

Any positive is appreciated!

pluck it out, but be careful. you can get an abscess which hurts too much to be worth it

Do you shave? Maybe this causes the ingrown hair?

And try using a rough cloth to rub off the top layer (dont scrub till it hurts just rub it a little) and maybe they'll grow out...

Putting a warm washcloth over the ingrown hair.
Shaving in a different direction
Exfoliating with facial scrubs, sponges, towels, or creams containing acids
Treatment with Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs promotes resolution of stubborn cases
Prophylaxis with twice daily topical application of diluted Glycolic acid

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Thanks! will try the remedies out!

hydrogen peroxide works really good. I have tried it and it doesn't irritate the skin. hope your bumps go away BUMPS!

Where do you get hydrogen peroxide??

ha its at pretty much every grocery store on earth. its the stuff you put on cuts that bubbles up and turns into a white foam