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Razor bumps are ingrown hairs, not an infection. Most cases are fixed by changing how you shave, not by buying an aftershave.
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Pseudofolliculitis barbae: shaved hair curls back and grows into the skin, and the body reacts. It is far more common with curly or coarse facial hair, which describes most men here.
1. Shave WITH the grain, not against
Against-the-grain gives a closer shave by cutting hair below the skin surface — which is exactly what lets it grow inward. This is the single biggest change.
2. Soften first with a warm cloth
About five minutes before shaving. Dry shaving is the second biggest cause.
3. Use fewer passes and a sharp blade
Going over the same area repeatedly is what irritates. A dull blade drags and tugs.
4. Consider a single- or double-blade razor
Multi-blade cartridges cut closer, which is the problem, not the benefit.
5. Shave less often, or use an electric razor
An electric razor does not cut as close, and reducing frequency gives ingrown hairs time to clear.
6. Moisturize after, alcohol-free
Alcohol-heavy aftershave stings and dries; it does not prevent bumps.
When it needs a doctor
Painful pus-filled spots, spreading redness, or bumps that scar or darken. Mild cases often respond to a short course of a topical antibiotic, and persistent ones have longer-term options worth discussing.
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