Multiple choice

What happens to the epidermis and follicle if you remove an ingrown hair?

  1. nothing

  2. the hair will never regrow

  3. epidermis will heal over follicle

  4. epidermis will heal around follicle

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When an ingrown hair is removed, the epidermis often heals over the follicle opening, which can trap the hair again or lead to further inflammation.