The Masthead
Who writes Ingrown Hair
This is a newsroom, not a clinic. The people below are editors and writers who cover this field full time. They do not treat patients and they do not hold medical credentials, so nothing here is a substitute for a consultation with a clinician who can examine you.
How we work
Every story is signed
Each piece carries the name of the writer who reported it and links to everything else they have written here.
Reviewed, and dated
Stories show when they were last reviewed, so you can judge for yourself how current the guidance is.
Sources you can open
Where the published literature settles a question, we link to it directly so you can read the paper rather than take our word for it.
Editorial staff
Cyrus Hellstrom
Senior Editor
Leads the publication's coverage of ingrown hair and edits every story for accuracy and plain English.
4 stories · Advances
Delphine Ogawa
Columnist
Follows the clinical research that shapes everyday practice in ingrown hair.
27 stories · Explainer
Edmund Carvalho
Research Correspondent
Edits the publication's service journalism on ingrown hair and assigns its reader-question pieces.
12 stories · Field Notes
Femi Lockhart
Health Reporter
Reports on the research and technology behind ingrown hair, with a focus on what the evidence actually supports.
7 stories · Dispatch
Giselle Naranjo
Staff Writer
Writes patient-first explainers on ingrown hair: costs, recovery timelines, and how to weigh the options.
1 story
Hollis Tremaine
Contributing Writer
Covers consultations, aftercare, and the practical side of ingrown hair for first-time patients.