1
: grown in
specifically
: having the free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
2
: having the direction of growth or activity or interest inward rather than outward
swarms of ingrown, infighting bureaucracies—
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Use it in the bath or shower to help reduce acne, ingrown hairs, stretch marks, keratosis pilaris, and scarring to boost circulation.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
The glycolic and salicylic acid formula tackles everything from ingrown hairs and keratosis pilaris to bacne and discoloration.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
Well-paired with the best razors for women, Oui the People’s body serum works to resurface and quell ingrown hairs—all for a smooth shave and even smoother skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 June 2024
This casual cut continued to my father’s ingrown hair on his facial area.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 13 June 2024
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
The glycolic and salicylic acid formula tackles everything from ingrown hairs and keratosis pilaris to bacne and discoloration.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
Well-paired with the best razors for women, Oui the People’s body serum works to resurface and quell ingrown hairs—all for a smooth shave and even smoother skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 June 2024
This casual cut continued to my father’s ingrown hair on his facial area.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 13 June 2024
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ingrown
adjective
in·grown
ˈin-ˌgrōn 
: grown in
especially
: having the free tip or edge grown back into the flesh
an ingrown toenail
Medical Definition
ingrown
adjective
in·grown
ˈin-ˌgrōn
: grown in
specifically
: having the normally free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
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