Hairs You Shouldn't Pull Out (Nose Hair, Mole Hair, Nipple Hair, Ingrown Hair, etc.)

Many people use tweezers to remove hair at home, right? However, removing beard hair, nipple hair, and ingrown hair with tweezers can lead to infection and injury risks. We'll explore the areas of the body that a dermatologist specifically advises against tweezing.

Carelessly using tweezers on the small hairs on our bodies can lead to big problems. Tweezers should not be used near the skin except for eyebrow trimming. There are immense dangers lurking. Recently, a story of a man who experienced a life-threatening situation due to sepsis (blood poisoning) while removing ingrown hairs with tweezers went viral.

Why is such a seemingly simple act of hair removal so dangerous? Dr. Anne Naiman, a dermatologist in the UK, has identified five areas of the body where you should not use tweezers to remove hair.

1. Small Hairs Around the Nipples

Since most parts of our body have hair follicles, it's normal to have hair around the nipples. However, this area is very sensitive, and tweezing can cause skin irritation, infection, swelling, and other side effects. If redness or swelling occurs, you should seek medical attention. If you absolutely must remove the hair, Dr. Naiman suggests that using scissors is the safest option.

2. Long Hairs on Moles

You should never tweeze hair that grows on moles. Moles can be a sign of skin cancer, and tweezing can distort their shape, which is dangerous. If you notice any signs of asymmetry, color change, size change, scabbing, or itching on a mole, you should immediately visit a doctor.

3. Long Nose Hairs

Nose hairs play a crucial role in filtering out dust, insects, and other foreign particles. Improper tweezing of nose hair can lead to injury and infection. If your nose hairs are long, it's better to carefully trim them with safety scissors or a dedicated nose hair trimmer.

4. Hair Around the Groin

The skin around the groin is very sensitive and delicate. Forcibly removing hair in this area can lead to skin redness, pain, infection, swelling, and ingrown hairs. It's better to use safer hair removal methods like shaving, depilatory creams, or waxing.

5. Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs can occur after shaving or waxing. Tweezing these can cause skin redness, pus formation, and infection. It's best to avoid tweezing them. Exfoliating the skin can help the hair grow out properly.

Ingrown Hair
Also known as embedded hair, it's a hair that grows back into the skin. As the name implies, it's a hair that grows inside the skin instead of out. It occurs due to clogged hair follicles caused by the accumulation of dead skin cells and sebum on the skin's surface. Anyone can experience this at some point, but those with very curly hair or those who frequently use brushes after shaving or waxing are more prone to ingrown hairs.

6. Ripe Pimples

Although not hair, popping a ripe pimple with tweezers can spread bacteria deep into the skin, leading to infection, inflammation, and the development of additional pimples. It's better to wash gently with a cleanser and allow it to heal naturally.

A small mistake can cause a big wound. Removing small hairs or pimples on our bodies with tweezers may seem like a trivial daily task, but experts warn that this can cause significant skin damage and infection. For healthy skin care, meticulous care is necessary. If you have any suspicious symptoms, don't hesitate to consult a professional.