How to deal with bad razor burn?

[melly11]

The Title says it all....any advice at all will do. thanks.

[FrancisHouseman]

sudacrem.

 

i have to shave delicate areas because i am allergic to wax and those hair removal creams and i always apply sudacrem otherwise i get a red sore rash.

 

its a life saver!

[Ash]

Try to keep the area from being further irritated.

 

We can make assumptions as to where this burn is, but in most cases trying to apply anything after the fact may not actually be all that great an idea. IN some ways, best just to let it heal on it's own and shave a little differently the next time.

 

I know if I get razor burn on my face (happens once in a while even though I shave virtually every day) I just leave it alone.

[BellaDonna]

I'm not sure where the burn is- but if it's in the bikini area- a product called "Bikini Zone" works really well for both treatment and prevention. It's also good to use under your arms if that's a problem area.

 

 

BellaDonna

[Locke2121]

Try Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing Balm. I always have bad razor burn and this stuff is really good. Just a little dab will do you and its unscented, so you won't smell like a man or anything.

[BellaDonna]

I didn't even think to ask whether you are male or female- but Melly could be either.

[Locke2121]

Thats why I said the Extra Sensitive, its the non-scented kind.

[melly11]

Hi sorry guys..I'm female. The razor burn is on bikini area... its pretty bad I think and in one spot there's a lump that formed...is that normal?

[Locke2121]

Sounds like an ingrown hair.

[eleanorrigby1]

yeah i go with the Sudacrem too its a a british thing, if you are in america, then its just basic nappy rash cream. i know it sounds mad but it works its sensitive enough for the delicate areas (I use it too when I shave down there) and its great. Lots of nappy rash cream!

[laboheme]

As far as taking care of the bump, hot showers are your best friend there -- the steam can help unclog the follicle. And in general, maybe try some hydrocortisone? I heard that it's very versatile for various kinds of skin irritation...

 

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[melly11]

Hi...thanks for the advice guys, for the most part it seems to be getting better, but the bump has me a little worried. It seems to be bigger than a normal ingrown hair and is kind of swollen. I don't know...I'm just keeping an eye on it and hopefully it goes away. Thanks again.

Mel

[Locke2121]

Tonight before you get home, stop by a convience store or mega mart and by a hot pack...you know, one of those little deals that you open the package and it starts to get hot? Put in on the bump and keep it there till bedtime. If it is a boil or infected hair, the dry heat will bring it to a head and you can get rid of it. If it doesn't come to a head, then its something else and you can go see a doctor about it.