I shave with an electric razor (Braun). I have problems with my skin breaking out due to ingrown hairs. Help.?
364768
First dust your face with talc before shaving, after shaving rinse with very cold water then apply a thin even layer of Quiniderm cream to your face and neck. If you get neck rash too dust your kneck with talk before going to bed at night. I find it best to shave at night as it gives my face time to heal before i put on a collar/shirt in the morning. Wet shaving would solve your problem try shaving using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam.
126069
There's an excellent explanation at the website below. I've included a bit here, but be sure to check the website for more details:\n\n"People can help prevent razor bumps and barber's rash by:\n\n    * using warm water to soften the skin and hairs before shaving; shaving right after a shower.\n    * applying shaving cream, foam, or soap in the opposite direction of hair growth (usually upward), moisturizing your skin as well as hair.\n    * shaving the easier areas first: the jawline, cheeks, and neck.\n    * shaving in the direction of hair growth (usually downward).\n    * not stretching your skin taut.\n    * rinsing your razor thoroughly after each use and replacing your blades every week or more often if necessary."\n \n\nAlso, "low" quality razors are usually single blade or disposable double blades. "High" quality usually have more blades - up to five, now, which is absolutely ridiculous. For women, single blade (cheap) razors are more effective if you don't shave your legs frequently. The single blade razor doesn't collect as much hair as two (or more) blades do.
513278
Hair bumps in the genital area (cooter) can be a double-edge sword. One side of the sword means the area became irritated because you did not use any lubricant gel before attempting to shave, thus an ingrown hair developed and turned inward. Healing will take time, but pain will remain.  The other side of the hair bump could indicate an infection in the system and that infection is coming out from beneath the ingrown hair. Don't lance it yourself, but go to the doctor and have the sore drained and analyzed. It could be more than you expected.  However, don't  panic until you have sought medical treatment.  Do not try the Self-medicating solution.
739154
They could be irritated ingrown hairs, depending on where they are at.  Also, if you don't wear underwear, and sweat a lot they could be pimples.  See a dermatologist.  May be embarrassing, but no more embarassing than having someone else see them.
378937
I had the same problem.  I finally bought an inexpensive fog-free mirror and started shaving in the shower.  It is the closest and least irritating shave you can get.
44987
ingrown hairs!  sound gross I know! the way to get rid of them is to exfoliat the skin try a body scrub of a sugar scrub, u can find them all over at any store! do this about 3 times a week, and you  should see a differance with in 1-2 weeks!
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Shaving pubic hair can sometimes cause a bikini line infection. These infections usually occur because a razor can pick up bacteria in the bikini area and drag it into the follicles that hair grows out of. The hair follicles become infected, causing little bumps and often a red rash.\n\nThe best way to prevent razor bumps is not to shave. However, if that's not an option for you, here are some ways that may help keep those red bumps from showing up:\n\n\nScrub the bikini-line area with an anti-bacterial soap to reduce the amount of bacteria on the skin before and after shaving.\n\n\nIf a bumpy rash still occurs, try washing with an anti-bacterial soap twice a day.\n\n\nAfter washing, apply an over-the-counter astringent or hydrocortisone on the infected area to help it heal.\nFor some people, the appearance of a red bump may be a sign of an ingrown hair, which should be treated by a dermatologist.\n\nRemember, whether someone chooses to shave, trim, or remove body hair is ultimately a personal choice, and it's usually done for cosmetic reasons. If people choose to trim their body hair, the amount they decide to remove is up to them.\n\nThere are a few different theories about the purpose of pubic hair. One theory is that it can help protect against infection. Some people think it's just there to increase sexual attractiveness, while others believe it reduces friction during body movement.\n\nHope this information helps!
713351
It could be from shaving.  If you shave to close to the skin that could happen.  Or if you don't use a mosturizer after shaving that could happen.  Just try some mild mosturizer.  \nI hope it helps!!
1165071
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.
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If you are talking about ingrown hairs on your face, it is more than likely aggrivated by your shaving habits.  It's called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, and is due to cutting the hairs at an angle instead of flat across.  The hairs then tend to make little pointed barbs that grow inward rather than outward, and make painful red lumps on the face.  The cure takes a bit of time, to get it all under control.  First, you need to let the beard grow out a bit, until you have at least 1/4 inch of stubble.   Before you shave, get a washcloth or small handtowel, and soak it in steamy hot water, wring it out and apply it to your face for a few minutes to soften up the hair.  Make sure you have a nice new razor, single blade is best.  Use plenty of shaving cream and rub it in to the beard well, using your fingernails to rough up the hairs and release any caught just beneath the skin.  Run the hot water, and shave in a downward direction- the way the hair grows and not upwards against the hair growth.  After each swipe, rinse the blade in the running hot water.  When you are finished shaving, use warm water to wash your face and remove all the rest of the cream.  Then splash on cold water,which will close the pores of your skin, and pat dry.\n  If you have multiple spots with ingrown hairs, you should let the beard grow until all the hairs have pretty much grown out on their own.  You can use a pair of electric beard clippers, but adjust them so you leave a shadow of about 1/4 inch.   When it looks like nearly all the spots have healed, you can try a shave.  You won't want a baby bottom smooth shave, you want to just cut level with the skin- which is why the single blade is the best choice.  You also don't want to shave every single day, unless you have to.  If you shave in the mornings, in the evenings you should use your fingernails to scratch lightly against the hair growth to encourage them to grow outwards and not ingrown.\n  For really tough cases, they do make shaving depilatory powders and creams that will eat the hair off they way Nair does the hair on girls legs.  It's some strong stuff though, and can eat your hide as well as the hair- so it's not always a good alternative. It's better to shave less closely and less often, and very important to shave correctly.  If this is really not clear, see if you can visit a dermatologist, who can teach you the best way for you.   If you don't have luck with the shaving methods I gave you, a dermatologist visit would be your best bet to prevent having other problems come up and causing scars or infections.\n  I had to learn all this in the military.  It was one of my extra duties at the clinic to teach the shaving class for guys with this same problem.  I even taught my own future husband, and later my son.  Hope it works for you.
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Sounds as though you have SUPER sensitive skin or a case of ingrown hairs. \n\nSee a local skin specialist, it may be embarrassing to ask them (for some guys) but you gotta ask to get answers sometimes and they're professionals so you'll be better informed on what your skin problem is.
851335
Is he using a good new razor blade, like a gillette Mach 3 turbo or better?  That is important and try different shaving gels, edge sensitive is good.
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I know exactly what you have - they're ingrown hairs. Everyone will really curly hair is a candidate for this.\n\nIf - by any chance - you have naturally curly hair on your head (!) you're likely to get ingrown hairs anywhere you've shaved on your body. They DO look and feel like pimples. But not to worry - it's not a disease. It's just that folks with curly hair (wherever it is!) have spiral shaped hair follicles and when we shave, either too aggressively or with a bad razor, we're prone to ingrown hair. You can try a depilatory cream (go for the best and unscented), but they're a mess. Waxing will most definitely cause the same problem as your razor and unless you're into pain, that method is just plain nuts....\n\nMe - I'm saving up for laser hair remove.
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I hear you!  Every time my wife gets one of those scary daggered looks in her eyes and starts complaining about her PMS pains I remind her of my beard shaving and itchin' ordeal!   Sometimes, if I'm lucky enough, I might even get about a couple of hours of mileage (i.e. peace and quiet) out of that comment too!!!    Anyway, as you know, like PMS, beards too are unpredictable and moody, my friend.   In general, they start itchin' once the hair starts to break the skin again, as well as, when it gets long enough for the tips to roll back around and prick and tickle the skin (which could be different from individual to individual, depending on the type of facial hair, etc.)   Of course, if you happen to have a monkey-suite job like I do, and are condemned to shaving everyday, then you might suffer from an altogether different itch too – such as skin irritation and allergic reactions – especially if you have a heavy beard and sensitive skin combination like I do.      Anyhow, here are my recommendations for a softer and less-itchy bread (I already have enough PMS on my hands to worry about, I don’t need any additional itch):\n\n1) Wash your face with warm water and a decent soap that you are not allergic to (preferably an anti-bacterial one IF it does not irritate your skin) prior to shaving;\n2) Use a good shaving gel and work it well into the facial hair prior to shaving;\n3) Use a good triple blade razor like the Gillette Turbo, etc. and replace it as soon as it starts getting dull;\n4) Try to first shave in the direction of the hair growth and not against it;\n5) Once you are done shaving wash you face thoroughly again and/or take a shower.   By the way, shaving in the shower works if you have a nice fog-free mirror, otherwise you might end up looking like Mr. Popcorn Face by the time you patch up the damage!\n6) Always use a fresh towel to dry your face and do not use an “After Shave Lotion and/or Cream” on a freshly-shaved skin; the alcohol and/or chemicals in ‘em will irritate you skin and or clog up your pores.   At least, I have that problem.\n\nIn addition to the above, if you have the luxury of letting your beard grow and are looking for a less itchy one, here’s what I would do:\n\n1) Wash your beard with a high-end/quality shampoo and conditioner combo; \n2) Brush it often so that the tips are not in contact with the skin;\n3) Always keep it trimmed, especially around the cheek bones and below the jaw line.  Wash your face often;\n4) Use a good quality hair/skin cream to moisturize and condition your facial hair and skin;\n5) Bury your head in the sand if you are anywhere near a lady with PMS!!!   [Dive into the ocean, if she starts coming after you with a BIG knife – poor ladies, they really suffer too you know!   :-) ]
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exfoliate your arms on a regular basis you might be getting ingrown hairs. It could also be a reaction to wheat products of milk. My daughter gets bumps on her arms when she drinks a lot of milk or has a lot of dairy products. you can put mederma (I think that is how you spell it) on the bumps after they are healed to reduce the scarring.
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one of the easyest ways is to rinse your razor with cold water instead of hot while shaving \nit has help me a lot
265583
If you like pain, I'd say get the Epila Laser.  I just stick with the personal shaver.