I am a woman who never learned how to properly care for her parts until this angel came along. I used to think that my 'self cleaning oven' was broken because of medical issues I was born with. I was suffering with monthly, if not weekly, bladder infections (have been since I was a child) and now I know that it was my over-zealous 'care' that was perpetuating my issues. And now I find out that I am removing my hair incorrectly too! Thank you, for educating me with dignity and compassion.
Wow, I'm a man and this is by far the BEST explanation of ingrown hair that I've ever heard! None of my previous dermatologists have ever explained it so clearly before. I now know what I have to do to reduce ingrown hair on my face and neck areas. Thanks Dr. Simi!
Wow the inclusion of not just standard fair-skin symptoms but also the difference of symptoms for darker skin is SO IMPORTANT! Thank you so much for what you're doing! 💕
I can’t believe this wonderful doctor is giving us a consultation hour about ingrown hair its causes and how to treat it for FREE and everything on display to rewatch and comment! So useful and detailed as well thank you so much
They don't teach doctors how to adhere to African/Black Skin types. They are mostly taught about fair skin and how to treat those types. Which makes it difficult to answer questions with a patient who wants to know more about the treatment for dark skin, they literally have no way to medically answer that.
This is absolutely THEE most informative, educational and clearest, most professional video I've ever seen on skin care, especially for poc. Thank you for helping so many heal our skin. ❤️🙏🏾
I've just seen this comment! Thank you Katarra!😊 I really appreciate your comment. This video took A LOT of work so I'm super pleased that you appreciated it!
@@DrSimiAdedeji I very often have ingrowing hair that goes very deep (you can see by skin that hair is there sometimes very long and curled) and there is no chance that it will fix themself, what to do in such situation?
Recently, I have found that growing out my leg hair actually encourages the problem. I am a South African 🇿🇦 woman of color, with thick curly hair. I live in South Korea 🇰🇷. During winter months, I suffer severely from ingrown hair on my legs because I must wear many layers of clothes that sit close to my skin in order to insulate from extremely cold temperatures. I allow my hair to grow out on winter months because shaving it off dries my skin out but the friction and tightness of my pants/thermals, directs my leg hair back into my skin. How can I remedy this issue?
I have natural curly hair everywhere and I have ingrown hairs that need to be surgically removed my some of the ingrown s I get do fix themselves but alot I've had for year's cause I cant get them out all my life I've picked em out with needles I've dug into my skin deep to pull ingrown hairs out!!! I need help
this is one of the BEST medical videos I’ve EVER watched on this platform! the way you explained everything so clearly and even provided different examples of how it may very due to skin tone or hair type is amazing and definitely needed. not to mention your voice which is very nice to hear. thank you for sharing this knowledge ❤
You should write a book! There’s so much helpful information here I wish I had something to thumb through I could never figure out shaving or waxing without getting ingrowns so I just use a men’s electric shaver. It doesn’t cut close but it’s good enough with my light hair. I’m going to try soaking method. Thank you!
This video was AMAZING. So thorough. And I really appreciate knowing what happens to other skins as well. I'm a cosmetologist and I get asked lots of questions. The more I know the better equipped I am. ❤️❤️ Thank you
Its not socially acceptable to have hair but I’d rather take the comments than go through that pain again , all I do is trim and I love it . If I can look at a males natural body and believe it’s beautiful , there’s no reason why they can’t do the same .
Same girl. I invested in a lady trimmer 4 years ago best decision ever , my body my rules. I am currently working on fading dark marks left by years of improper hair removal and ingrown hairs (the struggle is real).
Yes. Omg. The pain after removing my public hair is the most uncomfortable ever. In my live (20y) i can count on one Hand if how many times i shaved fully in my Bikini Zone. The most i do is trimming for that part of the body. And when i go swimming i may shave the sides but it hurts like hell for days after. And i tried all these tips others give like trimming the hair beforehand, soaking, coco butter, various shaving techniques and nothing..NOTHING! Ever worked!
Thank you so much for your information. I’m 59 years old & I don’t shave my pubic but I still get in grown hair. May GOD bless you for your help.I have been struggling with this for a long time.🌷
I am very interested in hearing about the laser options for women of colour. I am dark skinned with constant hair growth on my chin and face and I have suffered with in grown hairs on many occasions. Having a beard is just not an option. This video has been very helpful and I am looking forward to more great tips!
"The hair tends to get ingrown on the armpits, pubic area, and legs." *SO BASICALLY EVERYWHERE.* Edit: Update, you can get them from shaving your arms and face too. Just recently found out these parts can be shaved....
I literally pock them out with a needle, even the ones that are completely under the skin. Anyway I can't see another way of resolving the problem because some of them were even 2cm long and still chilling under skin :(
@@asukalangley5896 Same, Ive pulled some 2cm from under the skin the same way you do because they showed no signs of growing out on its own and my skin only gets more irritated the longer the hair stays ingrown.
I wish I could have seen this in my 20's Before the scars developed all around my bikini area.. I've had to stop all of the hair removal process and just trim down as short as I can. I still get a ingrown now and then but not as bad as I had before
There is so much about us that is normal but that we are overly critical about. If these conversations could become more 'normal,' we would see just how common certain conditions are and we would be able to learn from each other's experiences. Thank you for watching. ❤️
I am a woman of color and I used Lazer removal many years ago. I lost a lot of money and still a very hairy face. I wish I knew this before throwing away my money. It is very depressing. I shave everyday. I have tried everything. Nothing works long term. Thank you so much for this video and you are so beautiful. Your skin is amazing.
I’ve thought for all these years that we are supposed to pull our skin tight to get a smoother shave, and now I just learned that that is the cause of all my issues. THANK YOU
In my experience, it might also depend on the razor you are using on the "sensitive area". For example I always used to use a basic one blade Bic razor, and had minimal problems. But recently I used a really good three blade razor. I've only used it two times, and on both occasions I got really bad irritations and ingrowing hairs. I guess this is because it's such a close shave and the ends of the hair being sharp. This video has been very helpful. Thank you.
Interesting. I use a 3 blade razor on my legs under arms and pubic area. I use a shaving gel and shave. Then apply lotion to my legs and hidrocortizone cream to my pubic area after shaving to sooth the area and remove the red bumps etc :) to each their own I guess??
@@Ohkeh640isn’t cortizone only for shortterm use? I had a cream with cortizone once prescribed but both the packaging and doctor told me not to use it for too long
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm a woman and I have had some issues with my hair on my face. I wanted to tell you what an amazing job you did with this video. If more doctors presented a problem, reaction, solution like you, the world would be a better place for patients. You explain things clearly. You explain them to the point. You explain how to address the issue at hand and acknowledge that everyone is going to handle it differently. I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your video. I have a feeling you represent what a patient wants in a doctor. This is SO rare, therefore I want to make sure to get you the validation that you deserve. Thank you
Yes heaven knows we have enough silicone, weave wearing claws for nails twerking, don't know who their baby daddy is black women on you tube..... Dr is truly what you call a queen
Thank you Dr. I have been suffering with this problem in both areas for a few years now.i felt so ashamed, I didn't know what I was doing wrong,and how to stop it. I went to doctors nothing they prescribed helped. My insurance don't cover dermatologist. So grateful to find your channel ❤❤❤
True, but my underarm and pubic hair make me itch like crazy, so it's this or nothing. Feminism is about choice: you can choose to do something about your body hair or not.
this is such a thorough explanation. I'm glad I came across this video. I love how you included darker skinned people in your examples as well. it clarifies so much more 😊
@@ememjohn7220 Yes. I tried sugar/salt scrubbing every 2 days, and waxing instead of shaving. Also i shower regularly with soap and sponge to keep clean.
May God bless 🙏🏾you for your help. I have been struggling with this for a long time. I’m 22 years old and I need help taking care of my skin better healthcare I love your videos ❤
I’m so glad I found your videos. I’ve learnt so much from watching a few videos, but it’s a shame a lot of us haven’t been taught these things considering they’re so normal and common! Keep educating, this is great! Xxx
I’m 31 years old, have had a significant amount of bio education AND spend a lot of time researching skin issues and I’ve still never heard this explained so well for women of colour. I hope the future is brighter than that but thank you so much for being a light right now!
I already knew shaming body hair (especially in women or people perceived as women) was harmful. But I wouldn‘t have thought that it can contribute to physical pain like this. Having (lots of) body hair is totally okay ✨❤️
I started dry shaving 2 years ago because I got lazy. BUT, ever since, I noticed a HUGE amount of ingrown hairs on my leg. I was going crazy. Thank you so much. I'm going back to waxing no matter what. BYE RAZOR.
Shaving with olive oil really helped me against ingrown hair and irritation afterwards (i have thick dark hair) Just wanted to share bc i think everybody should try this once
I tried shaving with coconut oil and had discomfort each time. Tbh the main issue is us wanting a close clean shave. I used to just trim my bikini area and hardly ever dealt with ingrown hairs but then I switched to sugaring and now laser and I have nonstop ingrowns😩
I swear I didn’t even search for this but I am glad this was recommended to me on time. I was worried sick about a skin bump and my anxiety was all over the place. Thank you sooo much.
I definitely need that supplemental video on lasers! I am considering it because I've had histruism just crop up more and more on my face over the years. Thank you for this informative video!
The pacing of this video is perfect, everytime I was about to skip (as an avid skipper) you brought up something i didn't know or moved on. Idk how you did it but thanks!
Definitely true. Now that I’m having an offline class, I just let my hair grow and my skin got a lot better. No more papules. Lately, I’m going out a lot more to do important stuffs which made me go back to shaving again. And my skin got bad. Imma continue with my armpit laser treatment then save money to laser my leg hair. It might take a while but I rather do those than ruin my skin.
i really hope this video will help a lot of girls to not do the same mistakes i did in the past. my skin is very very pale but i've always had dark and thick hairs all over my body and i have curly hair so that's definitely why i'm prone to ingrown hairs. growing up i always felt ashamed of my body, thinking that there was something wrong with me. for many years i got rid of my hairs and treated my skin wrongly until i got to the point where my skin got very sensitive and my legs are now covered in red and ugly scars. it took me months and many mistakes to gather all the information and tips that are listed in this video. i started doing laser hair removal, i'm learning to treat my skin properly and i can definitely see some positive changes but i know my journey is still long. acceptance and love for your own body is definitely the first step you have to take to start the healing process. xx
@@HelloWorld-jr3bi it really depends on your type of hairs. the thicker and darker they are the easier it's for the machine to read them and burn them. after 3 sessions i noticed a HUGE difference: i have about 70% less hairs and the ones that are left are thin and much less noticeable. my skin is now getting ealthier and all the red scars and spots are slowly fading
Thanks for this!! I have trichotillomania that makes me pull at my body hair a lot, so I've had this problem for a while and never really known how to deal with it.
OMG Queeeeeen!!!!! After 16 years of having in grown hairs and inappropriate male dermatologists who just wanted to make dumb comments instead of treating my issues, I found this video 😭😭😭😭😭 getting hope!! My baby daughter is going to be set up for success when she gets older ❤️
I have seriously learned so much from this one video. So awesome. For us colored ladies the explanation of the correlation of hair removal and dark spots from ingrown hairs because of the melanin. I’m amazed lol. So helpful!!
When I shave, I start off by shower as usual and I use my exfoliating gloves and I use these on the areas that I'm going to shave, then I use a moisturizing and softening conditioner (the same conditioner I use for my hair) instead of shaving gel or mousse. My skin is pretty sensitive, and I really think conditioner works a lot better. And I only use men's razors. They are more nice to the skin. Gillette fusion 5 is my favorite, it has 5 blades, and that makes a big difference. After shaving I wash away all conditioner then I finish with either extra virgin olive oil or a fragrance free baby oil. Olive Oil is my favorite, it contains antioxidants and other vitamins and things that helps repair damage. And I have never got any skin rashes from using olive oil. I used to get a lot of ingrown hairs, specifically when I used epilator, so I stopped and started shaving again, and this shaving routine works the best for me but I still get ingrown hair sometimes, not like before but 2 -3 ingrown a month. I have bought a Philips IPL lumea essential. So we'll see if that will fix that 🤗 thanks for your great information 🌺🌞
I have been using azelaic acid and a chemical exfoliant every other day or so. It's helped to reduce hyperpigmentation faster than glycolic acid alone. But it is very drying.
I think the technique of the waxer makes a huge difference (whether they actually get the entire hair out or make it break off). I decided to just commit to laser instead! It’s cheaper over time (like in a year or two, it’ll be saving me money vs waxing)
I stopped getting ingrown hairs when I began laser hair removal. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. My skin is so soft and smooth. And even when a few hairs grow back, it’s still smooth. Haven’t had an ingrown in years❤️.
@@jenniferatlet6238 I got it done at my dermatologist office.I trusted them more than the clinics. And they explained to me all of the different types of laser for the different skin types, and I had 6 sessions. I did bikini/underarms.
Thank you! This video is so informative, and your clients are lucky to have you! If you ever decide to do a follow up on laser hair removal, especially for skin of color, we would love it.
Very interesting! Thank you for educating us. Sugaring, if done correctly is actually really good and in East African, it's a tradition! Lemon and sugar naturally removes the dead skin as well as the hair and the hair grows finer... I have been doing it for over 20years and I don't have ingrown under my arms but my bikini area is a different story and it's too difficult to wax there myself
@1-800-HOES-MAD x because its hard to find someone that can relate to how to treat dark skin! Most information online is suited to fair skin only and there is a big lack in information for black people like us ☹️ even though we are the most affected by this, as black people have curly hair that is the most prone to ingrown hairs as explained in this video. This woman is very important to many us for that reason, hope you understand now
@@agnesansah9438 is not about racism you’ve mentioned that not me, ... is just every black women knows how difficult is for us to find tips and advices from and for us.
@@agnesansah9438 its because dark skin is different to others and not always treated with the same methods as lighter skins. Shame on you for thinking this
What’s she’s saying actually makes sense to me. I experience ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing but if I stop for a month or more, it “heals” or “resolves” on it’s own. And when I finally wax, it’s so pretty! 😍 Lol
I thought u just have to exfoliate the skin few times a week so the isnt any dead skin cells that could be on top of the hair and prevent it from growing out.
@@cooleditgirlperson7932 not really. I know people who don't grow hairs on their armpits since puberty. And they're in mid-20's and near 50's still having menstruation. 😌
I am male, African (black) and my lower jaw is highly affected by this. My job requires that I shave so I frequently use a shaving cream, however, I still get bumps especially on the most back part of the jaw by the neck and a few on the sides of the mouth. I am considering laser shaving on thise particular areas after your video so thank you very much, you were the most insightful of all the clips I watched today. I'm in Mozambique by the way.
I've been shaving in the past because that was the method that was easily accessible and affordable. Other methods like waxing are extremely expensive and not everyone can afford them where I come from. I got to discover that shaving caused a lot of bumps and what I thought was pimples before which would lead to a lot of irritation and leave dark spots. It got to a point where it was so bad that this itching was disrupting my daily life. So now, I don't shave anymore and neither do I use any hair removal methods. The bumps and ingrown hair which I found out later was the correct term instead of pimples are gone but the dark spots are still there 💯💯💯
This video has been soooo information for me through the years now. Whenever in doubt about a skincare regime, I refer to this. Couldn't help but request this though. Could you make a video on your method of haircare? Love the way you carry yours. It'd be really beneficial coming from a health professional, taking care of basic hygiene and all - a non-cosmetic take on hair care. Especially for conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis.
Thank you, Dr. Simi, for this informative video. Question: Is there a home treatment for a couple of bumps on the lips of my vulva I can't seem to get rid of? NPowell
I'm 14 and uh i just asked my mom to do a laser hair removal n then she said "wait till you're a bit older you're still underage!" broke my heart into tears. I can't any longer my underarms is my biggest insecurity...
oh there’s actually a reason for that…my mom is a professional and the reason she rejects teens from getting laser hair removal is because the results are not very good and there is a high chance hair still grows back, and it will be a waste of money to get it at a young age…we’re on the same boat tho I’m too afraid to ask my mom to help me bc she rejected one of my friends who is the same age
The first doctor who is actually using every day experiences and can talk to us the way we can understand everything. It was a really useful video. Thank you so much ❤
I love how you're including symptoms for every shade of colour
Thank you!!!!! ❤️
@@lucyboogard9738 spam
Please say if there is a laser treatment available for grey hair. I am a older black woman who has suffered all het life with facial hair.
@@DrSimiAdedeji
You’re very smart and informative! Thank You for Your videos!
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I love how she is explaining..its so easy to understand
How can ingrown hair be treated?
I know she’s the best. I wish she was in Atlanta
@@HelloSherry37 LOL! 😂 Thank you. I sometimes wish I was in Atlanta!
I know! She doesn’t use extreme English words
Precisely, she also has this timeline labels (idk what it's called haha)
Wow, a doctor that actually cares about educating and helping people? That's rare. Thank you for taking the time to educate us❤️
It's not really that rare is it. Or are you in America? In that case RIP
@@annnee6818 I'm in America. I'm cry laughing at your comment
It's not rare at all.......
@@JoonieJuice Hope ya’ll are doing okay there 🫶😭
I think it’s really cool that you show the symptoms on light and dark skin. You would think it’s normal but it’s not. Thank you ☺️
Literally the first time ive seen the difference explained for someone with darker skin...it only took someone of color to relate I guess
My teachers could never be this easy to understand...
Professors especially
teachers are never easy to understand
i never knew a thing from them
Professors
Lol
Teachers want to teach us.
When we watch this video *we want to know*
There's no going back once you start listening her voice . She's so brilliant !
Lol. Thank you.
Yeah😊
Just found her and I'm hooked.
I agree! I could listen to her ALL DAY!! She seems like an amazing doctor already, and she would make an awesome professor!
Correct! Me 4 videos later🤦🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️😍 She's a wealth of information!!!
I am a woman who never learned how to properly care for her parts until this angel came along. I used to think that my 'self cleaning oven' was broken because of medical issues I was born with. I was suffering with monthly, if not weekly, bladder infections (have been since I was a child) and now I know that it was my over-zealous 'care' that was perpetuating my issues. And now I find out that I am removing my hair incorrectly too! Thank you, for educating me with dignity and compassion.
Wow, I'm a man and this is by far the BEST explanation of ingrown hair that I've ever heard! None of my previous dermatologists have ever explained it so clearly before. I now know what I have to do to reduce ingrown hair on my face and neck areas. Thanks Dr. Simi!
I love this lady. She's intelligent and explains stuff in the simplest ways. She would make a good lecturer
Same
The accent is a bonus
She would make a good lecturer
Well she is a doctor, I would hope she is educated 💀
She fine asf, you forgot to say that.
Madam you should teach in a university. Everyone would leave smarter . You can explain things so well.
or teach 1,6 million people in the world via youtube?
Which lasers are safer for skin of color?
Honestly
Lol! Thank you!
I know right, she's amazing 👏🏻
Wow the inclusion of not just standard fair-skin symptoms but also the difference of symptoms for darker skin is SO IMPORTANT! Thank you so much for what you're doing! 💕
I can’t believe this wonderful doctor is giving us a consultation hour about ingrown hair its causes and how to treat it for FREE and everything on display to rewatch and comment! So useful and detailed as well thank you so much
Finally a doctor that knows what’s going on w darker skin 😭 all of my doctors have misdiagnosed my issue and now I’m sure this is it.
They don't teach doctors how to adhere to African/Black Skin types. They are mostly taught about fair skin and how to treat those types. Which makes it difficult to answer questions with a patient who wants to know more about the treatment for dark skin, they literally have no way to medically answer that.
@Jasmine Taylor I agree
I think she has to win Miss World cause she's so so so beautiful and so cultured
Yes excatlely what I was thinking. Her grammar is flawless.
@@nicolet2841 yup I'm learning scientific English words from her videos:)
Thank you! You're too kind! 😊
@@DrSimiAdedeji and you're so sweet🖤
say mash’allah
This is absolutely THEE most informative, educational and clearest, most professional video I've ever seen on skin care, especially for poc. Thank you for helping so many heal our skin. ❤️🙏🏾
I've just seen this comment! Thank you Katarra!😊 I really appreciate your comment. This video took A LOT of work so I'm super pleased that you appreciated it!
I can’t believe how beautiful this doctor is, well cultured and super helpful to everyone!!! I truly appreciate it 🎉❤
Thank you for your support! ❤
She’s not lying about just letting it grow. Most ingrowns fixed themselves.
Thank you and thank you for sharing your experience!
@@DrSimiAdedeji I very often have ingrowing hair that goes very deep (you can see by skin that hair is there sometimes very long and curled) and there is no chance that it will fix themself, what to do in such situation?
Recently, I have found that growing out my leg hair actually encourages the problem. I am a South African 🇿🇦 woman of color, with thick curly hair. I live in South Korea 🇰🇷. During winter months, I suffer severely from ingrown hair on my legs because I must wear many layers of clothes that sit close to my skin in order to insulate from extremely cold temperatures. I allow my hair to grow out on winter months because shaving it off dries my skin out but the friction and tightness of my pants/thermals, directs my leg hair back into my skin. How can I remedy this issue?
It doesn’t always fix itself it grows underneath the skin
I have natural curly hair everywhere and I have ingrown hairs that need to be surgically removed my some of the ingrown s I get do fix themselves but alot I've had for year's cause I cant get them out all my life I've picked em out with needles I've dug into my skin deep to pull ingrown hairs out!!! I need help
why is this showing up on my recommendation, how UA-cam know i have ingrown hairs
X2 hahaha
Right, I just shaved yesterday. 🤣
The fact is most of us have ingrown hair. :D
Probably at some point every woman had ingrown hairs....
Dude😂🤣🐒
this is one of the BEST medical videos I’ve EVER watched on this platform! the way you explained everything so clearly and even provided different examples of how it may very due to skin tone or hair type is amazing and definitely needed. not to mention your voice which is very nice to hear. thank you for sharing this knowledge ❤
Hi, thank you for such an encouraging comment! 😊 I'm so pleased to hear that you gained so much from my video. Thank you for your support! ❤️
You should write a book! There’s so much helpful information here I wish I had something to thumb through
I could never figure out shaving or waxing without getting ingrowns so I just use a men’s electric shaver. It doesn’t cut close but it’s good enough with my light hair. I’m going to try soaking method. Thank you!
Its really refreshing for someone to mention all skin colours
Ikr 😆
@nobody. Haha I see your pun 😂
It's so refreshing to hear all of this from a person who would actually know.
It is okay using depilatory creams at the pubic region
I’m Irish, so my skin is very pale and sensitive, and ingrown hairs tend to be really red and painful for me. This video is so great, thank you
This video was AMAZING. So thorough. And I really appreciate knowing what happens to other skins as well. I'm a cosmetologist and I get asked lots of questions. The more I know the better equipped I am. ❤️❤️ Thank you
Its not socially acceptable to have hair but I’d rather take the comments than go through that pain again , all I do is trim and I love it . If I can look at a males natural body and believe it’s beautiful , there’s no reason why they can’t do the same .
yessss exactly!
Yes queen
Same girl. I invested in a lady trimmer 4 years ago best decision ever , my body my rules. I am currently working on fading dark marks left by years of improper hair removal and ingrown hairs (the struggle is real).
Yes. Omg. The pain after removing my public hair is the most uncomfortable ever. In my live (20y) i can count on one Hand if how many times i shaved fully in my Bikini Zone. The most i do is trimming for that part of the body. And when i go swimming i may shave the sides but it hurts like hell for days after. And i tried all these tips others give like trimming the hair beforehand, soaking, coco butter, various shaving techniques and nothing..NOTHING! Ever worked!
Say it louder sis
I thought I would skip through this video like I do all UA-cam videos but I sat here and watched the entire thing. This was so informative! Thank you!
Same !!
Me too excellent video no doubt !!
Same sis!!! Lolol
Same
Seriously
Thank you so much for your information. I’m 59 years old & I don’t shave my pubic but I still get in grown hair. May GOD bless you for your help.I have been struggling with this for a long time.🌷
Same here. I’m 59 and still deal with this and it sometimes is so painful
I am very interested in hearing about the laser options for women of colour. I am dark skinned with constant hair growth on my chin and face and I have suffered with in grown hairs on many occasions. Having a beard is just not an option. This video has been very helpful and I am looking forward to more great tips!
"The hair tends to get ingrown on the armpits, pubic area, and legs."
*SO BASICALLY EVERYWHERE.*
Edit: Update, you can get them from shaving your arms and face too. Just recently found out these parts can be shaved....
Nope there's still you arms. So not everywhere
@@Naomi-ib5tv but lets be real how often do we shave our arms?
You have hair all over your body
@@worry-bunny7328 I shave my arms.....
@@akumamakima2280 i know 😂
Not me literally tweezing out ingrown hairs and damaging the skin even more, causing more ingrown hairs... oh dear 😭
same 😔 my face was like :0 when i basically do every single thing that causes this i started laughing because i’m so stupidddddd
Omggggg i Im dump
I literally pock them out with a needle, even the ones that are completely under the skin. Anyway I can't see another way of resolving the problem because some of them were even 2cm long and still chilling under skin :(
@@asukalangley5896 Same, Ive pulled some 2cm from under the skin the same way you do because they showed no signs of growing out on its own and my skin only gets more irritated the longer the hair stays ingrown.
I JUST DID THIS WAIT
I didn't know that letting it grow was a recommended thing, I did myself good on that one. Ty for the video.
I wish I could have seen this in my 20's Before the scars developed all around my bikini area.. I've had to stop all of the hair removal process and just trim down as short as I can. I still get a ingrown now and then but not as bad as I had before
not me literally doing everything wrong and causing my own ingrowns and then complaining about it 😂😂😂
For real
Ma'am you are beautiful 😍👏🏾
🤦🏻♀️ same
Pubic hair
I went to an so called professional and bitch gave me ithchy areas with bumbs and ingrown hairs
I’ve spent my life feeling absolutely disgusting due to ingrown hairs. Thank you for making me feel normal ❤️
I felt this❤
I thought I was the only one who had them
There is so much about us that is normal but that we are overly critical about. If these conversations could become more 'normal,' we would see just how common certain conditions are and we would be able to learn from each other's experiences. Thank you for watching. ❤️
I thought I was the only person too
I really felt the same, I feel soo much better after watching this
I am a woman of color and I used Lazer removal many years ago. I lost a lot of money and still a very hairy face. I wish I knew this before throwing away my money. It is very depressing. I shave everyday. I have tried everything. Nothing works long term. Thank you so much for this video and you are so beautiful. Your skin is amazing.
I’ve thought for all these years that we are supposed to pull our skin tight to get a smoother shave, and now I just learned that that is the cause of all my issues. THANK YOU
So she’s a GP, dermatologist and gynocologist?? Holy crap they don’t make doctors like this in America loll
there is no way i would walk out in public looking like a gorilla, i'd rather shave or wax.
Only Africans
@@Forever-gd7vs good for you?
@@dumbyoshi1519 😂
It’s because in america it’s harder to complete two residency programs in largely unrelated specialties
aww i love how she tried to find more solutions for those that are too stubborn to listen
Asssspaaaasssiiiiaaaaaa hey gal I see you here me too 😤😂👀
Kaylyn Tilden Davis I’m so dead I was not expecting anyone to bump into my comments 🤣😂😂😂 heyyy gurrll❤️❤️
Hair removal?
In my experience, it might also depend on the razor you are using on the "sensitive area". For example I always used to use a basic one blade Bic razor, and had minimal problems. But recently I used a really good three blade razor. I've only used it two times, and on both occasions I got really bad irritations and ingrowing hairs. I guess this is because it's such a close shave and the ends of the hair being sharp. This video has been very helpful. Thank you.
Interesting. I use a 3 blade razor on my legs under arms and pubic area. I use a shaving gel and shave. Then apply lotion to my legs and hidrocortizone cream to my pubic area after shaving to sooth the area and remove the red bumps etc :) to each their own I guess??
@@Ohkeh640isn’t cortizone only for shortterm use? I had a cream with cortizone once prescribed but both the packaging and doctor told me not to use it for too long
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm a woman and I have had some issues with my hair on my face.
I wanted to tell you what an amazing job you did with this video.
If more doctors presented a problem, reaction, solution like you, the world would be a better place for patients.
You explain things clearly. You explain them to the point. You explain how to address the issue at hand and acknowledge that everyone is going to handle it differently.
I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your video.
I have a feeling you represent what a patient wants in a doctor.
This is SO rare, therefore I want to make sure to get you the validation that you deserve.
Thank you
Please do a video on the different types of lasers that are safe for people of color. Thank you.
I will do!
I need this video very much
Look for 'YAG' Lasers!
is there potential health effects of using laser? Thank you!
Ineed it too, cz ihv suffered with bumbs, n hyperpigmentation
I can listen to beautiful, smart black women all day.
Same man shes a absolute goddess for this video and she genuinely knows her stuff
Yes heaven knows we have enough silicone, weave wearing claws for nails twerking, don't know who their baby daddy is black women on you tube..... Dr is truly what you call a queen
@@Awzuki jbbbbbb
@@Juju-tx3bb just because someone wears weave or nails doesn't mean they aren't smart lol. People can wear what they like!😊
@@Juju-tx3bb get some help
The bit about skin pulling was incredibly helpful for me. I didn’t realize I do that until she mentioned it.
Thank you Dr. I have been suffering with this problem in both areas for a few years now.i felt so ashamed, I didn't know what I was doing wrong,and how to stop it. I went to doctors nothing they prescribed helped. My insurance don't cover dermatologist. So grateful to find your channel ❤❤❤
I love your videos! No one ever distinguishes between having fair skin and having dark skin. We need this across the board in healthcare ❤️
Thank you! Absolutely agree - we need to raise more awareness that certain skin conditions look different on different skin tones! ❤️😊
I love your videos
I love your videos
@@DrSimiAdedeji which lasers are safe for darker skin
I have curly c shaped hairs and get lazer treatments. So far it’s helping 🥰
It's hard to be women due to the high expectation of hairlessness as part of socially acceptable hygiene
In the winter I don’t shave my legs extra insulation.
I think it’s kinda weird. I don’t wanna walk around feeling like a pre-pubescent child man. Just keep it trimmed and clean and you’re good to go.
True, but my underarm and pubic hair make me itch like crazy, so it's this or nothing. Feminism is about choice: you can choose to do something about your body hair or not.
The only problem is that i have is hairy legs and I hate that but I never shave because it not that bad but is so irritating especially in summer.
if you have it it means your body is working normal :P
this is such a thorough explanation. I'm glad I came across this video. I love how you included darker skinned people in your examples as well. it clarifies so much more 😊
Please i can a dark sink stop Ingrown hair
@@ememjohn7220 Yes. I tried sugar/salt scrubbing every 2 days, and waxing instead of shaving. Also i shower regularly with soap and sponge to keep clean.
May God bless 🙏🏾you for your help. I have been struggling with this for a long time. I’m 22 years old and I need help taking care of my skin better healthcare I love your videos ❤
are we going to talk about the woman who was getting the facial?? her skin?? literally so clear and beautiful wow
as an aspiring doctor, its so motivating to be represented by a darkskin black woman in this field
Cringe
@@Bwah04 in what way is that cringe?... being inspired by a doctor is cringe? What planet are you living on?
@@TCakes why did she have to bring race in to it do :/
@@collinky957 they brought in race to it because shes representation that YOU probably take for granted. stop being so ignorant.
@@teaonbush4211 they are white Supremacists. Easy
Thank you SO much for the antihistamine before waxing tip. I was wondering why that was happening and was wondering if I could stop it.
I’m so glad I found your videos. I’ve learnt so much from watching a few videos, but it’s a shame a lot of us haven’t been taught these things considering they’re so normal and common! Keep educating, this is great! Xxx
I’m 31 years old, have had a significant amount of bio education AND spend a lot of time researching skin issues and I’ve still never heard this explained so well for women of colour. I hope the future is brighter than that but thank you so much for being a light right now!
You should consider making educative videos since there’s not so much out there :)
I'm a latina and I really appreciate her talking about darker skin
A thumbs-up just for providing pictures of what these conditions look like on dark skin! Thank you!!
AMEN!!!
I already knew shaming body hair (especially in women or people perceived as women) was harmful. But I wouldn‘t have thought that it can contribute to physical pain like this.
Having (lots of) body hair is totally okay ✨❤️
Right? The hair is just meant to be there, imagine what all could we be doing instead of waisting our time on shaving!
I started dry shaving 2 years ago because I got lazy. BUT, ever since, I noticed a HUGE amount of ingrown hairs on my leg. I was going crazy. Thank you so much. I'm going back to waxing no matter what. BYE RAZOR.
i’ve been WAITING for someone on here to point out how hair texture has a lot to do with the difficulty of a successful shave, i love you!
@ඞ same problem I've been thinking if I should just cut it
Shaving with olive oil really helped me against ingrown hair and irritation afterwards (i have thick dark hair)
Just wanted to share bc i think everybody should try this once
Do you find it clogs your pores or no?
I tried shaving with coconut oil and had discomfort each time. Tbh the main issue is us wanting a close clean shave. I used to just trim my bikini area and hardly ever dealt with ingrown hairs but then I switched to sugaring and now laser and I have nonstop ingrowns😩
But it clogs the pores
I've been suffering from ingrown hair for 4 months now. Thank you for letting me know.
I swear I didn’t even search for this but I am glad this was recommended to me on time. I was worried sick about a skin bump and my anxiety was all over the place.
Thank you sooo much.
Her makeup is sooo pretty nd her eyes too. Wow. So pretty and smart.
This is the best explaining of anything I've ever seen.
Thank you!
I definitely need that supplemental video on lasers! I am considering it because I've had histruism just crop up more and more on my face over the years. Thank you for this informative video!
The pacing of this video is perfect, everytime I was about to skip (as an avid skipper) you brought up something i didn't know or moved on. Idk how you did it but thanks!
The first doctor I’ve ever trusted‼️ 💪🏽💕💕💕
Me too... first time on UA-cam . The only person I trust
Dr. Dray ? She's amazing too
Ikr
You’re not a doctor you’re a queen 😍❤️ Thank you!
😊
She's both~
I’m sorry sis, you heard Sarah, you are no longer a doctor. Hand in your badge, you’re off the case
@@rainingcatsandjune lol
Why not both lol
Definitely true. Now that I’m having an offline class, I just let my hair grow and my skin got a lot better. No more papules. Lately, I’m going out a lot more to do important stuffs which made me go back to shaving again. And my skin got bad.
Imma continue with my armpit laser treatment then save money to laser my leg hair. It might take a while but I rather do those than ruin my skin.
A video on laser dark skin is needed. Great video
I love how she’s not giving minimal info and at the same time she’s not being super boring
i really hope this video will help a lot of girls to not do the same mistakes i did in the past. my skin is very very pale but i've always had dark and thick hairs all over my body and i have curly hair so that's definitely why i'm prone to ingrown hairs. growing up i always felt ashamed of my body, thinking that there was something wrong with me. for many years i got rid of my hairs and treated my skin wrongly until i got to the point where my skin got very sensitive and my legs are now covered in red and ugly scars. it took me months and many mistakes to gather all the information and tips that are listed in this video. i started doing laser hair removal, i'm learning to treat my skin properly and i can definitely see some positive changes but i know my journey is still long. acceptance and love for your own body is definitely the first step you have to take to start the healing process. xx
Same for me 😑
How many times does it take to get ride of hair for ever?
@@HelloWorld-jr3bi it really depends on your type of hairs. the thicker and darker they are the easier it's for the machine to read them and burn them. after 3 sessions i noticed a HUGE difference: i have about 70% less hairs and the ones that are left are thin and much less noticeable. my skin is now getting ealthier and all the red scars and spots are slowly fading
Thanks for this!! I have trichotillomania that makes me pull at my body hair a lot, so I've had this problem for a while and never really known how to deal with it.
Not too late to save yourselves my dear people. She is a lifesaver. Thankyou
OMG Queeeeeen!!!!! After 16 years of having in grown hairs and inappropriate male dermatologists who just wanted to make dumb comments instead of treating my issues, I found this video 😭😭😭😭😭 getting hope!! My baby daughter is going to be set up for success when she gets older ❤️
So how is it going now ?
I love how she’s using dermatology terms and I totally understand everything makes so much sense
I have seriously learned so much from this one video. So awesome. For us colored ladies the explanation of the correlation of hair removal and dark spots from ingrown hairs because of the melanin. I’m amazed lol. So helpful!!
When I shave, I start off by shower as usual and I use my exfoliating gloves and I use these on the areas that I'm going to shave, then I use a moisturizing and softening conditioner (the same conditioner I use for my hair) instead of shaving gel or mousse. My skin is pretty sensitive, and I really think conditioner works a lot better. And I only use men's razors. They are more nice to the skin. Gillette fusion 5 is my favorite, it has 5 blades, and that makes a big difference. After shaving I wash away all conditioner then I finish with either extra virgin olive oil or a fragrance free baby oil. Olive Oil is my favorite, it contains antioxidants and other vitamins and things that helps repair damage. And I have never got any skin rashes from using olive oil. I used to get a lot of ingrown hairs, specifically when I used epilator, so I stopped and started shaving again, and this shaving routine works the best for me but I still get ingrown hair sometimes, not like before but 2 -3 ingrown a month. I have bought a Philips IPL lumea essential. So we'll see if that will fix that 🤗 thanks for your great information 🌺🌞
i love her voice
Thank you!
@@DrSimiAdedeji
Good Evening Dr Simi, watching ur video for the first time please how can I get rid of hairs on my chin permanently
Dr Simi i would like to know more on how to get rid of scars and hyperpigmentation caused by ingrown hairs.
Me too
Me too
glycolic acid
Chemical peels or laser treatments for scarring. :)
I have been using azelaic acid and a chemical exfoliant every other day or so. It's helped to reduce hyperpigmentation faster than glycolic acid alone. But it is very drying.
I think the technique of the waxer makes a huge difference (whether they actually get the entire hair out or make it break off). I decided to just commit to laser instead! It’s cheaper over time (like in a year or two, it’ll be saving me money vs waxing)
I stopped getting ingrown hairs when I began laser hair removal. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. My skin is so soft and smooth. And even when a few hairs grow back, it’s still smooth. Haven’t had an ingrown in years❤️.
Where /how did you get your laser hair removal done?
@@jenniferatlet6238 I got it done at my dermatologist office.I trusted them more than the clinics. And they explained to me all of the different types of laser for the different skin types, and I had 6 sessions. I did bikini/underarms.
@@batjgm23 How long does it last ?
@@batjgm23 ohhh i see! I never thought about a dermatologist! Thank you love ❤️
It is so expensive,i'm still saving for that
I actually clicked on this to get tips for my husband. He gets them in his beard area every time he shaves. This was great easy to understand advice.
Thank you! This video is so informative, and your clients are lucky to have you! If you ever decide to do a follow up on laser hair removal, especially for skin of color, we would love it.
Very interesting! Thank you for educating us. Sugaring, if done correctly is actually really good and in East African, it's a tradition! Lemon and sugar naturally removes the dead skin as well as the hair and the hair grows finer... I have been doing it for over 20years and I don't have ingrown under my arms but my bikini area is a different story and it's too difficult to wax there myself
Thanks, I really needed a professional black women talking about this issue
You had to pull the racist card😂😂😂
@1-800-HOES-MAD x because its hard to find someone that can relate to how to treat dark skin! Most information online is suited to fair skin only and there is a big lack in information for black people like us ☹️ even though we are the most affected by this, as black people have curly hair that is the most prone to ingrown hairs as explained in this video. This woman is very important to many us for that reason, hope you understand now
@@agnesansah9438 is not about racism you’ve mentioned that not me, ... is just every black women knows how difficult is for us to find tips and advices from and for us.
@@agnesansah9438 its because dark skin is different to others and not always treated with the same methods as lighter skins. Shame on you for thinking this
@@divinee4330 EXACTLY
What’s she’s saying actually makes sense to me. I experience ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing but if I stop for a month or more, it “heals” or “resolves” on it’s own. And when I finally wax, it’s so pretty! 😍 Lol
But then I again wax and get the same ingrown irritated legs 😓. Story of my life.
I thought u just have to exfoliate the skin few times a week so the isnt any dead skin cells that could be on top of the hair and prevent it from growing out.
Wait but does every girls have ingrown hair or not?
@@cooleditgirlperson7932 not really. I know people who don't grow hairs on their armpits since puberty. And they're in mid-20's and near 50's still having menstruation. 😌
The best thing is shaving from time on time on winter to have soft legs without the damaged skin feel and the ingrowm hair
I am male, African (black) and my lower jaw is highly affected by this. My job requires that I shave so I frequently use a shaving cream, however, I still get bumps especially on the most back part of the jaw by the neck and a few on the sides of the mouth. I am considering laser shaving on thise particular areas after your video so thank you very much, you were the most insightful of all the clips I watched today.
I'm in Mozambique by the way.
I've been shaving in the past because that was the method that was easily accessible and affordable. Other methods like waxing are extremely expensive and not everyone can afford them where I come from. I got to discover that shaving caused a lot of bumps and what I thought was pimples before which would lead to a lot of irritation and leave dark spots. It got to a point where it was so bad that this itching was disrupting my daily life. So now, I don't shave anymore and neither do I use any hair removal methods. The bumps and ingrown hair which I found out later was the correct term instead of pimples are gone but the dark spots are still there 💯💯💯
Thank you!
@@DrSimiAdedeji please ,how do we get rid of the dark spots caused by in-grown hair and bumps??
When I was young and first got an ingrown hair I immediately thought it was herpes even though I was a virgin 😂
Same lol 😂
I recently started having it and I was crying and scared and thought my cheating spouse had given me herpes 😂
@@chikaedeh9915 same
Im 14 and I thought the same thing at 12-13 😭
@@chikaedeh9915 He's cheating but you're still fucking him? Ok 🤡
In all my days of watching UA-cam, I’ve NEVER sat here and watched a 15 min video straight ! This was sooooo informative 🤞🏾I needed this ❗️💯
Seriously, me too
Same!
Definitely the best channel I've discovered this year. Very informative.
This video has been soooo information for me through the years now. Whenever in doubt about a skincare regime, I refer to this. Couldn't help but request this though. Could you make a video on your method of haircare? Love the way you carry yours. It'd be really beneficial coming from a health professional, taking care of basic hygiene and all - a non-cosmetic take on hair care. Especially for conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis.
Thank you, Dr. Simi, for this informative video. Question: Is there a home treatment for a couple of bumps on the lips of my vulva I can't seem to get rid of?
NPowell
She’s such a queen! I love her!
Please talk about the different types of lasers, specifically ones that are suitable for darker skin.
Hi Lalita. I have....... ua-cam.com/video/gzjEsfFd2yw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=DrSimiAdedeji 😊I hope you find it helpful!
I'm 14 and uh i just asked my mom to do a laser hair removal n then she said "wait till you're a bit older you're still underage!" broke my heart into tears. I can't any longer my underarms is my biggest insecurity...
oh there’s actually a reason for that…my mom is a professional and the reason she rejects teens from getting laser hair removal is because the results are not very good and there is a high chance hair still grows back, and it will be a waste of money to get it at a young age…we’re on the same boat tho I’m too afraid to ask my mom to help me bc she rejected one of my friends who is the same age
I use nair and I still get razor bumps, I’m doomed fr.. ❤great video
Damn I actually sat and watched the whole thing. Great lesson.
Thank you for watching!
The first doctor who is actually using every day experiences and can talk to us the way we can understand everything. It was a really useful video. Thank you so much ❤
Oh my! How detailed these explanations are🥰.
If it had a teacher like you , i would have been a lot smarter 🙂
Hii Thanks for explaining each point clearly... Please how can we cure that red achnes or irrigation... Any medication?
Her explanation is so detailed and amazing that I'm her fan now
Thank you! ❤️
@@DrSimiAdedeji 😍❤️❤️