why do you get razor burn in your bikini area?
367306
Because you shave it!!
747229
Stings pretty bad the first time, but I just think of it as a stinging feeling.  Depends on how much you're planning to wax down there....  If it's just the bikini line area (and not a total Brazilian), it's really not all that bad.  Most estheticians are really good about putting aloe on immediately, which feels kind of cool on your skin and makes the sting go away.  I think waxing's the way to go, after a couple of times, it's no big deal at all and I've been doing it for about 3 years.  It grows back slower, I don't get ingrown hair, and I really hate razor burn!!
699851
It most likely is some type of infection.  Since you shave that area - it may be a staph infection.  Staph is becoming much more prevalent than it used it be.  It used to be found only in hospitals.  \n\nI had some bumps like that  and one of them turned into a cyst that got very swollen.  I went to the Doctor and sure enough - it was a Staph infection.  If you wait to long it can get into your bloodstream and make you very very sick.  I had to have a little minor surgery on mine to cut it out.   I wish I'd hadn't had been so embarrassed and went in as soon as it started bothering me.  \nSo go to the Doctor ASAP and have it looked at - they see stuff like this all the time.  \n\nYou also may be allergic to Latex.  Latex is in a few brands of pads.  I'd get tested for a latex allergy as well.\n\nBest wishes to you for feeling better soon!
1099605
Upwards.   Shaving downwards causes skin irritation.
1011155
You're stripping the skin off. Don't do it as hard or get some lubrication.
58539
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.
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http://www.americarx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32658\n\nUse of a regular razor will lead to irritation especially if it's your first time shaving there.
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A friend of mine had her bikini area done and she said it worked well.  You have to go about 5 times over the course of a year.  It feels like having sunburn but they give you a cream to soothe the pain.  Also, some areas have higher success rates than others.  The tech told my friend that leg hair is really hard to remove successfully.
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Could be one of a few things or a combination of things:\n\n1.) The hair is growing back. The skin is very sensitive in that region and the hair growing back could cause itching.\n\n2. You may have extra sensitive skin down there and the products you use are irritating it.
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what i do as i have the same irritating problem is i use a different razon for each side of my bikini area. i use a good quality brand razon, like daisy, nothin from the 99cent store unless name brand. trim hair short first with scissors. if you can manage to soak in a bath first to soften up the skin and to help open the hair follicles this helps. suds up really well or use a really moisturizing\nshaving cream. shave the area while cleaning razor under runing hot water often. after shaving apply baby oil to the area and dry off. you can apply a calming lotion to the area and or a medicated powder. with me the hair starts to grow back with 24 hours and i have found that if i then shave the area everday(minus bath) in the shower then the bumps and rash is greatly lessened than if i wait until the hair has grown back in for a couple days. shaving 2-3 day old stubble really brings on a rash for me. you can actually by an ointment called bikini zone to put on after you shave, you can get it at walmart or target.
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As you've noticed, shaving your legs aids in healing from road rash by making it easier to clean your wounds and reducing the amount of crud (dirt, grease, etc) that builds up on your skin before the crash.\n\nUnfortunatly you are limited to a few options:\nShaving: Requires frequent attention and some people get bad razor burn.  It's very cheap though.\nChemical creams: Nair or other brands "burn" away the hair.  It doesn't last much longer than shaving and can irritate delicate skin.  It's also more expensive than shaving, but is worth trying to see if it works well with your skin.\nWaxing: Painful, expensive, but lasts a long time.\nElectrolysis: Painful, extremely expensive, takes multiple sessions, but lasts forever.\n\nI personally wax because shaving irritates my legs; my husband (a racer) shaves.  One recommendation is to shave all the way up to your hips - don't stop at the bottom of your shorts.  When going down, you usually hit first on your hip, so make sure that area is hair-free.
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DON'T USE CHEAP RAZORS.USE A RAZOR WITH CHANGABLE RAZORS LIKE:MACH 3,VENUS,ETC.MAKE SURE IT HAS A MOISTURIZER STRIP ON IT AND SKINTIMATE SHAVING GEL FOR SENSITIVE SKIN.THEN PUT DEODERANT DOWN THERE ,ON YOUR SKIN ONLY, THATS FOR A MOISTERIZER AND FRAGENCE. AND DON'T WEAR TIGHT PANTIES,BECAUSE IT CAN RUB AND MAKE YOU IRRITATE THE SKIN.
667119
Razor burn, try nair or weet even on sensitive skin they work well, but follow directions!
669082
You skin could get a little irritated when using hot wax. It should only turn a little red, but will clear up shortly.
19929
If your shaving for appearances sake - it isn't unhealthy as long as you use a clean/new razor.  After shaving, you will probably experience a couple days of itching (hair growing back), or red bumps (these are ingrown hairs and/or irritation).  Consider using a loofa to exfoiliate the area - but please be gentle or you'll irritate the site.  A nice aftershave cream may help.\n\nGood luck!
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I can only answer based on my own experience.\nTrim the longer hairs if you can. You don't want to load down the blades of your razor. Shave AFTER your shower or bath so the skin is softer as well as the hairs. If it's your first time, try shaving with the growth of the hair. It won't cut as close but you'll prevent razor drag and/or ingrown hairs, which will happen. I use one of those shower gloves, the rough ones, every time I shower to free up the dead skin cells and prevent the pesky bumps.
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The accepted norm is downstrokes. I always use downstrokes to shave the majority of hair then upstrokes to get really close and don't normally have any problems. Make sure you take no more than fourstrokes with a blade before rinsing excess hairs and change the blades on a regular basis because blunt blades are the cause of the majority of cases of razor burn. Best razor for everyday use - Gillette Mach 3 Turbo. Don't nother with any other 'more blades' system - they're completely useless and just a marketing ploy. Hope that helps.