I am a man and usually after shaving my face off, ingrowns appear causing a lot of irritation or bumpy reddish pimples. I have tried many ingrown treatments such as Kalo but didn’t help a lot, I shave with one or twin razor blades instead 3 to reduce a closer shave. Every time I have to shave is an ordeal. I hate bear and mustache so I cannot live with that. I cannot afford a laser treatment for its cost and long term sessions. What can I do? Thanks for hearing me.
203485
Why don't you try Pulsed Light (this is not a laser) Yeh! it seems expensive but look at how much money you would save in the long run with shaving products etc. not to mention the discomfort of your problem. Either that or grow a beard.
121829
One and done for disposables.  If you use it a second time, you run the risk of irritating those bumps you mentioned.  Have you tried an electric razor with a pre-shave conditioning powder?  Try it, most guys I knew from the Navy who had those bumps swore by it!  Good Luck!
663602
I get it too.  Use an aloe based shaving cream.  Wet the area with a hot towel or hot water (be careful and don't get burnt).  Let it soak.  Then apply the cream.  wait till it is absorbed and then try shaving with a straight razor.  Do not use alcohol based after-shave.  It can dry the skin and cause rashes or the bumps you are talking about.   Use aloe based cream.  Works for me.  It may not go away completely but it reduces it a lot.
485897
You have pretty much nailed on the head the reasons why its not desirable to shave against the grain on a man's face:\n- Leads to ingrown hairs\n- Leads to razor bumps, burn, irritation & redness\n\nMost men suffer from these symptoms, so its a bad idea to shave against the grain.  Women can do it on their legs, but other areas where you can get curly hairs tend to be more prone to ingrown hairs.\n\nThe best advice I got from shaving is this article (see link below), which claims:\n"You want to shave downward on your face and neck, WITH the direction your whiskers grow. At least for the first pass, a North-to-South stroke will get rid of most of your stubble without irritating your skin. If you want a closer shave, wet your face again, lather up again, and shave very lightly upward, against the grain, in a South-to-North direction. Most men’s skin is too sensitive to stand up to an against-the-grain shave without redness, razor burn, and even ingrown hairs, but if you can deal with it, go gently."\n\nRead more about how to get the best shave at this link - really a must read for all men!\nhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845\n\nHope this helps
630089
When I started shaving I used an electric razor for convenience.  I always felt that the shave was not as close as it could be.  Then because of a skin condition I had to start using a standard (safety) razor.  I was shocked to find that my shaves were not any closer at first, but improved as I gained experience with the razor.  Then when newer models of electric razor came out, I switched back and found them comparable to the standard razor.  The new Norelcos are even better, and I don't think i can get a better shave with a safety razor.   Many men believe that the only way to get a  truly close shave is with the old-fashioned straight razor, and they may be right if you don't mind risking your life every morning.\n\nI had a lot or problems with nicks and cuts using a blade razor (I  had acne and rough skin).  My advice, try both and use the one that works for you.
22785
When shaving your genital area with a razor blade, please be aware that you might develop folliculitis which is really an infected hair follicle but can feel like a small cyst on the skin (or even a pimple).  Some people are more prone to this condition than others, but it can be annoying and somewhat uncomfortable so I at least wanted to mention it.
465585
It sounds like you have Rosacea to me.  I had this, and I tried everything too. \nUnfortunately, what I ended up finding to work is kind of expensive.\nI had laser skin treatment.  That was the only thing that cured it.\nI keep it going by using Murad Acne Complex...it has not come back and it has been 3 years.
284994
Yep!  You can go get laser hair removal.  It actually kills the root though so the hair will never grow back.  Some people need up to five treatments, but it is so worth it!  Imagine never having to shave again!  \n\nOnly thing is before you do this make sure you are never going to want facial hair.  Even if you don't do so many treatments that all the roots die it will be really, really thin.  Too thin to grow anything you'd be proud of...lol.\n\nWell, here is a link to a really good laser clinic.  They are who I use and recommend.  Good luck!\n\nwww.advancedlaserclinics.com
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I had a friend who had it done on her underarms.  It works for a time but it eventually grows back on most people within like 3 years.  As for your chin have you asked a dermatologist?  Maybe there's another treatment to actually remove the hair follicles since they're giving so much trouble.
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Shave carefully\n\nShaving is a common and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair. But shaving can cause skin irritations, especially if your skin is thin, dry or very sensitive. For a smooth shave:\n\nPress a warm wash cloth on your skin before shaving to soften the hair. Or shave after a warm bath or shower. \nDon't shave dry skin, which can cause razor burn. Apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving to protect and lubricate your skin. \nUse a clean, sharp razor. If using an electric razor, don't use the closest setting, which can irritate the skin. \nShave in the direction of hair growth, not against it. \nRinse your skin afterwards with warm water. \nIf irritation does occur, apply a lotion that doesn't contain ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Though alcohol and alcohol-based products may feel cooling, they don't really soothe irritated skin because the alcohol evaporates rapidly from the skin.
302525
i use a single blade razor. all of those multi blade razors cause more irritation. i also shave down, in the direction of the hair growth, because its less stressful on the razor and on the skin. if you dont like shaving, i know some people who just trim the hair with a pair of scissors, but if you choose this method, be careful not to cut yourself. try some different things and see what works best for you.
390488
If you really do shave against the grain, try a different razor.  Maybe the one you are using doesn't work well with your skin.  Make sure you change the blades frequently, to keep them sharp.  Also try shaving in the shower with the water on hot.  this will open up your pores and make it easier to get those stubborn low hairs.  It is best if you can almost see the steam coming up around your face.  Or try taking an electric shaver to work, and hitting up the bathroom when your hair starts to show.  You never know, you could just be like me and grow your facial hair becuas eyou are tired of having to shave 3 times a day!
464415
It's much more likely that you have ingrown hairs from going to the barbershop.  You might try a solution called "TendSkin".  It works REALLY well at lessening appearance of razor bumps/ingrown hairs.  The URL is below
385569
I have had it before, me and my partner both shave to, its nothing to worry about, i panicked that much i went to the clinic to get check out.\nmy result was all negative, if you sting, it could be soap when shaving or whatever you use!\ntry to go abit more gentle with each other!! lol x
161516
I have a little of it too. I have no idea why it's there, but to get rid of it for good, the best way would be to get laser hair removal. It might be a little expensive, but hey, it'll keep guys from walking away!
495766
You are not shaving correctly.  First always use a clean sharp razor. Second, shower or take a warm bath first to soften the hair and moisten the skin. Third, always use shaving cream (this contains the right stuff to prevent the bumps).  Fourth, after you shave wash completely with a anti-bacterial soap.\n\nDO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC RAZOR THERE\n\nWhat you are getting is irritation marks from your shave,  your skin is very soft there and you are actually cutting into the top layer of your good skin cells.  You need the cream to guide the razor while you shave (do not be cheap but the good stuff).\n\nDO NOT PUT AFTER SHAVE AFTER YOU SHAVE THERE.
406778
You may just have an irritation from a new shampoo or soap. If not you may just have an ingrown hair follicle, which could lead to a zit. I wouldn't worry too much, if it's not gone in about a week then I would go get it checked out, or if it keeps getting larger.