Eliminate Razor Burn
The good news: it's possible to eliminate razor burn; the bad
news is
that it may take a little while to figure out exactly what’s
causing
the problem. Nearly every person - man or woman - that has taken a
razor to their skin with the intention of ridding some hair has
experienced razor burn. This annoying, irritating condition is one that
many people have simply chosen to live with rather than try to correct.
It’s important to note that the terms ‘razor burn’ and ‘razor bump’ are sometimes incorrectly used interchangeably - razor burn is an irritated patch of skin, much like a rash. Razor bumps on the other hand, are ingrown hairs which resemble a newly forming pimple (no white head).
What Causes Razor Burn?
Nearly every shaving-related product promises ‘a
closer shave with less irritation’ or something similar. In
truth, the biggest determining factor as to weather or not you end up
with razor burn is the sensitivity level of your skin. If you are prone
to this condition, you will need to really analyze how you are shaving
and compare that to the ways suggested on this site. We here at
Rigthshave.com are confident that following the suggestions and
guidelines within this site will noticeably reduce or even eliminate
shaving complications for many people.
The different possible contributing factors that lead to this condition
are numerous. They include everything from the temperature of water you
pre-rinse your skin with, to how much pressure you use when you shave.
Will I Grow Out Of Razor Burn?
There are some ideas floating around that state that your skin will ‘get used to’ shaving and will ‘toughen up’ eventually. This is only true to an extent. Your skin may take some time to adjust to entirely new shaving methods (Like switching from a razor to an electric shaver). For the most part though, if you experience razor burn now and continue to shave the same way, with the same products, you will experience it for the rest of your life. What’s worse is that shaving on already irritated skin will just irritate the skin more. To truly be rid of this nasty rash, you must try new shaving methods and possibly new products. There is an astounding range of shaving-related products on the market, so choosing adequate tools can be a tricky task.
What About Razor Bumps?
Many people, especially black men and women have hair that is super-prone to ingrowing. Getting a clean shave for those who are develop ingrown hairs easily is tricky and sometimes painful business. Many men are forced to grow a beard, but sometimes an employer (military, etc.) require a person to be clean-shaved at all times. Ingrown hairs are also prone to becoming infected.
What Does An Infected Razor Bump Look Like?
An infected razor bump is very reminiscent of a pimple, but more painful. It may also have a whitish pustule and sometimes secrete pus. You can see a doctor for issues like these and they will probably prescribe you an antibiotic which usually effectively shrinks the welts of the ingrown hairs - but it won't stop them from coming back ever again. You can also ask to be referred to a dermatologist who can professionally assess your unique problem and can recommend several methods of treatment. In the mean time, study the other articles on this site to make sure you're not causing razor bumps by shaving incorrectly. Good luck on your quest to eliminate razor burn and razor bumps!