Do Ingrown Hairs Bleed?

By Staff WriterLast Updated December 07, 2023

Ingrown hairs bleed if the hair is pulled from underneath the skin, according to WebMD. To prevent ingrown hairs from occurring, it is recommended that a person wash the area with warm water to open up the pores, according to HealthGuidance.

Ingrown hairs are caused when the hair on a recently shaved face or body part curls and grows back into the skin rather than growing through the hair follicle, according to WebMD. As a result, small irritable bumps begin to surface on the skin that look like pimples or a boil-like sore. Ingrown hairs often afflict those with curly or coarse hair.