Razor burn

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Razor burn is an irritation of the skin caused by shaving with a razor; either at sensitive areas or not using proper technique. It appears as a mild rash and usually disappears after a few hours to a few days, depending on severity. In severe cases, razor burn can also be accompanied by razor bumps, where the area around shaved hairs get raised red welts or infected pustules.

Razor burn is a common problem, especially among those who shave coarse hairs on areas with sensitive skin like the bikini line, underarms, chest, and beard.

1 Causes
2 Preventive measures
3 Healing Razor Burn
4 External links

[edit] Causes

The condition can be caused by:

shaving too closely;
shaving with a blunt blade;
dry shaving;
applying too much pressure when shaving;
shaving too fast;
shaving too roughly;
shaving against the grain.

[edit] Preventive measures

Ways to prevent razor burn include:

keeping the face moist using a shaving brush and lather;
using a moisturising shaving gel;
shaving in the direction of the hair growth;
resisting the urge to shave too closely;
applying minimal pressure;
avoiding scratching or irritation after shaving;
avoiding irritating products on the shaved area (colognes, perfumes, etc.);
using an aftershave cream with aloe vera or other emollients;
use a disposable razor cleaning tool, such as Razor Gator, to lower bacteria present on the razor head;