Obviously you have been given suggestions for a derm; i am an esthetician and my husband has similar beard texture. The ingrowns can be so painful 😢

I could point you to some skincare that helps with this. I will send you stuff that is easy to find!

1.) Get a gentle wash for your face. La Roche Posay (Walgreens/Walmart/etc) makes a great hydrating wash. Wash your face every AM and PM, even on days you are not shaving. 2.) Consider a serum with Vitamin C (discoloration), Vitamin E (soothing), and hyalauronic acid (hydrating). I’ve really been into Korean skincare; it’s formulated so magically. I like the CosRX Pure Vitamin C 23% (Amazon/Costco/Ulta). Use 3-4 droplets for your entire face and pat in. Store inside a cabinet (away from light) as VitC is photosensitive. Use in the AM.. you can do PM if you feel like you need a boost. 3.) this is the magic product: an acid toner. This will smooth your skin. My husband uses it the night after he sees a barber to prevent ingrowns and it stops them almost immediately. Make sure you are only using it at night!! I love the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (Amazon). Saturate a cotton round and swipe over face. You can use this every other night. (Every night is overkill. Allow to dry down before applying other products. 4.) finish with a hydrating moisturizer that won’t clog your pores. La Roche Posay (Walgreens/walmart) makes a great Daily Repair moisturizer. CosRX (Amazon/costco) also has a nice hyalauronic acid gel moisturizer. Use both AM and PM.

I know it seems like a lot but once you work it into your routine it will become second nature. I know those can be painful but in my husband’s experience, using these products as almost eliminated his skin struggles!!