Why does my facial stubble start to get a bit itchy when it gets to be about 4mm long?!

i call it 'itchy regrowth'! it happens to us all :)Health Question & Answer

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There are 2 reasons:

1.. The mechanical irritation caused by your growing beard at certain angles rubbing on your skin..

2.. The accumulation of additional sebaceous oils that coat & accumulate on the growing beard are acidic & can cause contact irritation as well as encourage growth of various bacteria that feed on these oils.. The amount of irritation varies depending upon an individuals skin chemistry..........an example would be a person who gets red blotches on their face as soon as they get 5 o'clock shadow..

Hope this helps answer your question!Health Question & Answer

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Its probably irritating your skin or possibly shaving rash.. Ensure you moisturize your skin after shaving with some specialist cream and that you use shaving gel.. also, if you dont want short stubble, use scissors or a blunt razor to shave instead, it helps keep the bushyish look..
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same reason my "danger zone" *snickers* does it after i shave....irritated and needs a shave..

lmao..

*hands you a cookie* :)

EDIT: does IF* I don't shave a few days later....(sry bout that!) :)Health Question & Answer

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perhaps becuz its dirtyHealth Question & Answer

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I think your skin is telling you it's time for a shave!Health Question & Answer

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