Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Razor Burn?

Once you have razor burn, how do you get rid of it?
Answer:
Rub some ice on it
You mean to say razor bumps? If yes here's my answer...

Razor bumps, also called pseudofolliculitis barbae, are small, irritated bumps on the skin that develop after shaving when strands of hair curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. Razor bumps cause irritation and the development of pimples. They also may cause scarring.

Razor bumps will generally go away if shaving is stopped. Hair removal products (depilatories) can be used instead of shaving. However, these products can irritate the skin and should be used only once or twice a week.

Laser treatment may be an option. Laser treatment destroys the hair follicle and reduces the number of bumps that form. A recent study found that after 90 days, the average number of skin bumps in the treated sites was significantly lower compared with untreated sites, although some hair may regrow and return to normal thickness after 6 to 12 months. 1

The following shaving instructions can prevent razor bumps from forming:

1.Take a hot shower before shaving to soften the hair and open the pores.
2.Use a thick shaving gel.
3.Don't stretch the skin when shaving and always shave in the direction your beard grows. Use the fewest razor strokes possible. Rinse with cold water.
4.An electric razor can be used if it can be adjusted to a higher setting.
5.Use a moisturizing lotion after shaving.

Razor bumps tend to be more of a problem for men than women since many men shave daily.

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